CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Broward Health Coral Springs

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,452
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Broward Health Coral Springs is $3,452. 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 3000 Coral Hills Dr, Coral Springs, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,452

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: $3,452 (103%)

Ins. Median: $3,452 (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
Humana	$3,387	101%
Medica Healthcare	$3,387	101%
Preferred Care Partners	$3,387	101%
United Aarp	$3,387	101%
United/Wellmed	$3,387	101%
Aetna	$3,420	102%
Careplus Health Plan	$3,420	102%
Florida Pace Center	$3,420	102%
Devoted	$3,485	104%
Clear Springs Healthcare	$3,517	105%
Doctor'S Healthcare	$3,517	105%
Amerihealth Caritas	$3,583	107%
Neighborhood Health Partnership	$5,711	171%
United	$5,711	171%
Avmed	$6,757 - $7,012	202%

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 Broward Health Coral Springs 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.