CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Tift Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,006
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Tift Regional Medical Center is $3,006. 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 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 901 E 18Th Street, Tifton, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,006

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: $3,006 (90%)

Ins. Median: $3,006 (90% 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
Tricare	$502 - $3,006	15%
Peach State Health Plan	$685	20%
Health One Alliance	$744 - $4,358	22%
Caresource Marketplace Exchange	$769 - $4,508	23%
Zelis Network Solutions	$872 - $6,011	26%
Va Contract	$2,254	67%
Hospice	$2,957	88%
Medicare (plans)	$2,957	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,006	90%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,006	90%
Aetna	$3,017	90%
Clover Health	$3,017	90%
Wellcare	$3,017	90%
Humana	$3,156	94%
Pruitt Health Premier	$3,253	97%
Ga Workers Comp	$7,967	238%

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 Tift Regional Medical Center 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.