CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $749
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. is $749. 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 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 12902 Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$749

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: $749 (22%)

Ins. Median: $749 (22% 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
Devoted	$383 - $832	11%
Humana	$383 - $837	11%
Careplus	$402 - $874	12%
Baycare	$410 - $891	12%
Freedom Health	$421 - $916	13%
Optimum	$421 - $916	13%
Aetna	$424 - $1,577	13%
Simply	$428	13%
United Hc	$449 - $12,745	13%
Avmed	$536 - $1,165	16%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$546 - $865	16%
Health First	$574 - $1,249	17%
Multiplan	$613 - $1,332	18%
Cigna	$614 - $1,334	18%
Evolutions	$655	20%

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 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc. 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.