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Knee Arthroscopy for Widespread Lining Removal

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 29876

Through small cuts around the knee, a camera and fine instruments are used to strip inflamed joint lining out of more than one separate compartment of the joint. It is the more extensive clear-out, dealing with lining across the knee rather than in a single small area. It is done when persistent inflammation causes swelling, catching and pain that has not settled with medication or injections.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,754 · 10th–90th $1,000$14,1250%10%20%10th90th$5,754Professionalmedian $977 · 10th–90th $631$2,6300%20%40%10th90th$977$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$12,302.69
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$9,120.11
Typical High
$16,982.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$11,748.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$5,248.07
Typical High
$12,022.64