CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $11,001
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center is $11,001. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 3.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 215 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$11,001

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%)

Insurance Median: $11,001 (329%)

Ins. Median: $11,001 (329% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 329% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 229%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Brand New Day	$103 - $150	3%
Gold Coast Health Plan	$103 - $150	3%
Medcare Partners	$4,208	126%
Cigna	$7,693	230%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10,705 - $11,297	320%
Bright Health	$14,251	426%
Health Net	$14,560	436%
Aetna	$15,803 - $17,203	473%
United	$17,755	531%
Blue Shield	$20,438 - $29,199	611%

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 $X.
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 Los Robles Hospital & 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.