CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: UF Health Shands Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,434
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at UF Health Shands Hospital is $3,434. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,434

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: $3,434 (103%)

Ins. Median: $3,434 (103% 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
Beacon Health Strategies	$1,518	45%
Humana	$1,518 - $3,451	45%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$1,518	45%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,518 - $3,554	45%
Aetna	$1,587 - $1,603	47%
Florida Community Care	$1,587	47%
Amerihealth Caritas Florida	$1,656	50%
Community Care Plan	$1,656	50%
Molina	$1,656	50%
Simply Healthcare	$1,721	51%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,257 - $5,466	97%
Vha	$3,257	97%
Capital Health Plan	$3,417	102%
North Central Hospice	$3,417	102%
Wellcare	$3,417	102%
Careplus	$3,519	105%
Positive Healthcare Partners	$3,583	107%
Carelon Health	$3,625	108%
Ahf Mco Of Fl	$3,759	112%
Devoted Health Plan	$3,759	112%
Freedom Health- Inc./Optimum Healthcare- Inc.	$3,759	112%
Ghilcrest County	$4,071	122%
Levy County	$4,071	122%
Cigna	$4,622	138%
Wellpath	$5,211	156%
Ambetter / Centene	$5,406	162%
Florida Health Care Plan	$5,862	175%

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 UF Health Shands 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.