CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $9,205
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.75x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is $9,205. 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 2.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3625 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,205

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: $9,205 (275%)

Ins. Median: $9,205 (275% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 275% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 175%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
City Of Jacksonville	$3,012 - $3,777	90%
Corvel Corporation	$3,012 - $3,777	90%
Prime Health	$3,075 - $3,857	92%
Positive Healthcare	$3,950	118%
Simply Healthcare	$3,950 - $7,355	118%
Optimum Healthcare	$4,575	137%
Molina Healthcare	$5,211	156%
Corizon	$5,516	165%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$6,673	200%
Centurion	$7,512	225%
Aetna	$7,542 - $9,205	226%
United	$8,267	247%
Oscar	$11,204	335%
Avmed	$11,859 - $28,717	355%
Cigna	$12,484 - $16,483	373%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$16,132 - $42,938	483%
Humana	$22,018	659%

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 HCA Florida Memorial 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.