CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Kingman Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $889
Cash Discount Price: $623
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Kingman Regional Medical Center is $889. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $623. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$623

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$889

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: $623 (19%)

Insurance Median: $889 (27%)

Cash: $623 (19% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $889 (27% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Health Choice Generations	$502	15%
Hpn Sierra Nevada Mcr Adv	$502	15%
Medicare (plans)	$502	15%
Triwest - All Plans	$502	15%
Care 1St Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$527	16%
Humana	$538 - $780	16%
Mercy Care Adv Snp-All Other Plans	$552	17%
Apipa - Ahcccs-All Other Plans	$566	17%
Health Choice Az	$566	17%
Care 1St Mcaid	$594	18%
UnitedHealthcare	$617 - $889	18%
Mercy Care Ahcccs Ddd	$622	19%
Geo Group Chc Az State Prison-All Plans	$752	22%
Aetna	$777	23%
Health Plan Of Nevada-All Other Plans	$777	23%
Cigna	$852	25%
Health Choice Hie Exchange	$853	26%
Multiplan-All Plans	$853	26%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,074	32%
Health Choice- All Other Plans	$1,254	38%
Three Rivers-All Plans	$1,550 - $2,066	46%
America'S Choice Provider Network-All Plans	$1,601 - $2,134	48%
Az Foundation-All Plans	$1,685 - $2,246	50%
Mediversal-All Plans	$1,685 - $2,246	50%
One Health Plan-All Plans	$1,685 - $2,246	50%
Universal Health-All Plans	$1,685 - $2,246	50%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $623.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 29881.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Kingman Regional Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 29881.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.