CMS Price Transparency Data
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
Facility: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 29881
- Insurance Median: $2,967
- Cash Discount Price: $4,600
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.89x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith is $2,967. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,600. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.89x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,600
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$2,967
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Medicare Reference Rate
$3,342.87
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare
Medicare Reference Baseline: $3,342.87 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $4,600 (138%)
Insurance Median: $2,967 (89%)
Cash: $4,600 (138% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $2,967 (89% of Medicare)
Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3,342.87 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.
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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Department Of Health [20036] | $297 | 9% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $297 - $4,234 | 9% |
| Summit Community Care Contracted [320368] | $297 | 9% |
| Summit Community Care [20368] | $297 | 9% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $470 - $3,724 | 14% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $470 | 14% |
| Indian Health Service [20198] | $470 | 14% |
| Arkansas Total Care Contracted [320039] | $674 | 20% |
| Arkansas Total Care [20039] | $674 | 20% |
| Humana | $1,192 - $2,967 | 36% |
| Aetna | $2,889 - $2,967 | 86% |
| American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Independent Health [20197] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Medical Associates Health [20444] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Medicare (plans) | $2,967 - $3,118 | 89% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Tribute Health Plan Mcr [20338] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Tricare | $2,967 | 89% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $2,967 - $3,025 | 89% |
| Valir Pace [20503] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Wellfirst Health Mcr [20443] | $2,967 | 89% |
| Cigna | $3,118 | 93% |
| Usable Contracted [320409] | $3,724 | 111% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $3,834 | 115% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $3,834 | 115% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $3,834 | 115% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $4,234 | 127% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $4,234 | 127% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $4,234 | 127% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $5,516 | 165% |