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Bones & JointsCommon

Knee Arthroscopy Consultation

Code: 99204

Consultation for minimally invasive knee surgery

knee arthroscopyknee scopeknee surgery consultation

Best Cash Price

$279

at Radiology Assist - Austin

vs. St. David's Medical Center· CMS data

$723Save 61%

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Updated Feb 2026 · Source: provider website

Quick Facts

Code

99204

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Price Comparison

Real prices from Austin providers — sorted cheapest first.

Provider	Price	Verified
Best Radiology Assist - Austin Central Austin	$279	Feb 2026	View →
Dr. Carolyn Hyde, MD — All-Star Orthopedic of Austin	$200	—	View →
Pinnacle Surgery Center	$5,500	—	View →

vs. Hospital Prices

What Austin hospitals charge for the same procedure (CPT 99204)

CMS Transparency Data

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You could save $444 (61%)

Radiology Assist - Austin charges $279 vs. St. David's Medical Center's cash rate of $723.

Radiology Assist - Austin$279

St. David's Medical Center$723

Hospital	Cash Price	Ins. Avg
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX · 2025	$648	$248
St. David's Medical Center Austin, TX · 2025	$723	$278

Hospital

Cash Price

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Austin, TX · 2025

$648

St. David's Medical Center

Austin, TX · 2025

$723

📋 Source: CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule data & NewChoiceHealth.com Austin market data. Hospital cash prices reflect self-pay / uninsured rates. Insurance avg = typical negotiated rate. Data current as of 2025.