CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$3,207
about 1.0× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $2,914–$3,933
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$3,182
About the fair price
about $25 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $3,207 This hospital $3,182 Cash price $2,172 Hospital's list price $3,620

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How this hospital compares to other AR hospitals

Highest price of the 9 AR hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $519 Priciest $3,182

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 AR hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $3,207 (about 1.0× the $3,343 Medicare rate). University of Arkansas Medical Sciences charges insurers about $3,182, or about $2,172 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Little Rock, AR.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna✓ Humana Kaiser 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
UnitedHealthcaremajor $3,151 - $5,532 94%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $3,151 - $3,784 94%
Aetnamajor $3,090 92%
Cignamajor $2,025 - $3,182 61%
Humanamajor $3,151 94%
Ambetter (Centene) $4,497 135%
Devoted Health $3,212 96%
WellCare $3,120 93%
+ 7 smaller / regional plans $3,090 - $8,596
Government programs also on file: Medicare, Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4301 West Markham Street Mail Slot 612, Little Rock, AR 72205
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals