Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
Facility: West Anaheim Medical Center
Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 29881
- Insurance Median: $4,188
- Cash Discount Price: $4,187
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Caloptima | $790 | 24% |
| Traditional Medi-Cal | $790 | 24% |
| Health Net Of Ca | $846 - $6,114 | 25% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $4,188 | 125% |
| Blue Shield Of Ca Triwest | $4,188 | 125% |
| Central Health Plan | $4,188 | 125% |
| Health Net Of Ca Mhn (Bh) | $4,188 | 125% |
| Medicare (plans) | $4,188 | 125% |
| Molina | $4,188 | 125% |
| Renal Payor Solutions | $4,188 | 125% |
| Tricare | $4,188 | 125% |
| Verda Health Plan | $4,188 | 125% |
| Brand New Day | $4,230 - $6,282 | 127% |
| Imperial Health Plan Of Ca Inc | $4,439 | 133% |
| Health Net Federal Services | $5,235 | 157% |
| Aetna | $5,351 | 160% |
| Ca Foundation For Medical Care | $5,517 | 165% |
| Workers Compensation | $5,517 | 165% |
| Employer Direct Healthcare Surgery Plus | $5,863 | 175% |
| Naphcare (Santa Ana - County Jail) | $6,491 | 194% |
| Naphcare Residential Treatment Center | $6,491 | 194% |