CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Manning Regional Healthcare Center

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,648
Cash Discount Price: $3,997
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Manning Regional Healthcare Center is $3,648. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,997. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1550 Sixth Street, Manning, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,997

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,648

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%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $3,997 (120%)

Insurance Median: $3,648 (109%)

Cash: $3,997 (120% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,648 (109% 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
Medical Associates Mcr	$467 - $6,250	14%
Medicare (plans)	$467 - $6,250	14%
Merigold Mcr Adv-All Plans	$467 - $6,250	14%
Tricare	$467 - $6,250	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$467 - $8,661	14%
Oscar Epo-All Plans	$809 - $9,375	24%
Medical Associates Comm-All Other Plans	$888 - $6,697	27%
Preferred Health - All Plans	$888 - $6,697	27%
Wellmark Hmo	$983 - $4,895	29%
Wellmark Ppo-All Other Plans	$983 - $5,388	29%
Aetna	$1,012 - $8,750	30%
Midlands Choice- All Plans	$1,119 - $8,750	33%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid-All Plans	$2,378 - $6,649	71%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,401 - $6,714	72%

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 $3,997.
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 Manning Regional Healthcare 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.