CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Alaska Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$7,855
about 2.3× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $4,133–$11,770
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$9,604
Above the fair price
about $1,749 over the fair price · 2.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $7,855 This hospital $9,604

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How this hospital compares to other AK hospitals

Highest price of the 6 AK hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $1,951 Priciest $9,604

Black dot = this hospital, among the 6 AK hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $7,855 (about 2.3× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Alaska Regional Hospital charges insurers about $9,604 — above the fair price. Located in Anchorage, AK.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $7,855. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Aetna UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Aetnamajor $7,027 - $10,018 210%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2801 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals