CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Gunnison Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $987
Cash Discount Price: $1,199
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Gunnison Valley Hospital is $987. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,199. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 N Taylor St, Gunnison, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,199

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$987

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: $1,199 (36%)

Insurance Median: $987 (30%)

Cash: $1,199 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $987 (30% 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
Medicaid / KanCare	$447	13%
Medicare (plans)	$546	16%
Gunnison County Sheriff Op & Profee Only	$724	22%
Aetna	$792	24%
Ebms Hdhp	$846	25%
Tetwp Op & Profee Only-All Plans	$846	25%
U Of Co Transplant-All Plans	$846	25%
Apostrophe-All Plans	$902	27%
Cigna	$902	27%
Ebms Ppo Plan-All Other Plans	$987	30%
Gunnison County Employees-All Other Plans	$1,128	34%
Scottish Rites-All Plans	$1,128	34%
Elap Employers-All Plans	$1,198	36%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,236	37%
Multiplan-All Plans	$1,269	38%
Rocky Mountain Health-All Plans	$1,340	40%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,340	40%
Cofinity-All Plans	$1,354	41%

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 $1,199.
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 Gunnison Valley Hospital 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.