CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Baptist Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,273
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Baptist Hospital is $3,273. 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 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 123 Baptist Way, Pensacola, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,273

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: $3,273 (98%)

Ins. Median: $3,273 (98% 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
Aetna	$1,394 - $3,420	42%
Cha Health Plan	$1,394	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,394 - $3,273	42%
Humana	$1,463 - $3,322	44%
Mh Sunshine Mcaid	$1,463	44%
Staywell	$1,463	44%
Sunshine Health	$1,463	44%
Fl Community Care Ltc	$1,491	45%
Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids	$1,603	48%
Hospice Covenant	$3,257	97%
Medicare (plans)	$3,257	97%
Healthspring Of Fl Al	$3,355	100%
Wc Corvel	$3,399	102%
Mh Wellcare	$3,420	102%
Wellcare	$3,420	102%
Fl Blue	$4,885	146%

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 Baptist 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.