CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Tampa General Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,724
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Tampa General Hospital is $3,724. 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 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,724

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: $3,724 (111%)

Ins. Median: $3,724 (111% 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
Avmed	$1,874 - $2,277	56%
Phcs	$2,850 - $3,000	85%
Capital Health Plan Tallahassee	$3,417	102%
Aetna	$3,451	103%
Care Plus Health Plans	$3,472	104%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,473	104%
Freedom Health	$3,485	104%
Baycare	$3,519	105%
Ultimate Health Plans	$3,588	107%
Simply Healthcare	$3,622 - $5,740	108%
Cigna	$3,656 - $5,766	109%
Longevity	$3,724	111%
Kaiser	$3,759	112%
Devoted Health	$3,827	114%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,698 - $6,490	141%
Molina	$5,125	153%
Sunshine Health	$5,174 - $5,467	155%
Health First Health Plans	$6,150	184%
Truli For Health	$6,492	194%
Oscar	$6,834	204%

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 Tampa General 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.