CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Uch-Memorial Health System

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price low confidence
A fair price for this
$1,458
about 0.4× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $575–$4,778
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$3,901
Well above the fair price
about $2,443 over the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $1,458 This hospital $3,901

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How this hospital compares to other CO hospitals

Highest price of the 9 CO hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $535 Priciest $3,901

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CO hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $1,458 (about 0.4× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Uch-Memorial Health System charges insurers about $3,901 — well above the fair price. Located in Colorado Springs, CO.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $1,458. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

6 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna✓ Humana✓ Kaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $3,261 - $9,170 98%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $2,967 - $9,783 89%
Aetnamajor $3,261 - $7,193 98%
Cignamajor $3,261 98%
Humanamajor $3,261 98%
Kaiser Permanentemajor $3,261 98%
Devoted Health $3,261 98%
SelectHealth $1,276 - $4,335 38%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1400 E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals