CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hosp Lb

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $7,983
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.39x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hosp Lb is $7,983. 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 2.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2801 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,983

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: $7,983 (239%)

Ins. Median: $7,983 (239% 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 239% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 139%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Heritage Provider Network	$1,977	59%
Aetna	$2,419 - $4,165	72%
Select Health	$2,735	82%
Cigna	$2,979 - $4,740	89%
Monarch Health Plan	$3,998 - $11,152	120%
Caremore	$4,208	126%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,409 - $11,949	132%
Global Care Medical Group	$5,050	151%
Healthcare Partners	$5,260 - $11,447	157%
Molina	$6,818	204%
Blue Shield	$7,983 - $12,788	239%
Centivo	$9,469	283%
UnitedHealthcare	$10,186 - $18,097	305%
Healthnet	$10,220 - $14,600	306%

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 Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hosp Lb 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.