CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Hendricks Regional Health

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $682
Cash Discount Price: $475
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Hendricks Regional Health is $682. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $475. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 E Main St, Danville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$475

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$682

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: $475 (14%)

Insurance Median: $682 (20%)

Cash: $475 (14% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $682 (20% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$494 - $792	15%
Aetna	$496 - $606	15%
Humana	$496 - $505	15%
Medicare (plans)	$504	15%
Caresource Exchange	$667	20%
Cigna	$682	20%
Ambetter / Centene	$692	21%
Encore Health Network	$758	23%
UnitedHealthcare	$779	23%
Sagamore Health Incumbent Program	$835	25%
Sagamorehealth Network	$835	25%
Multiplan	$840	25%
Multiplan/ Complementary	$840	25%
Multiplan/Beech Street	$840	25%
Siho Commercial Network	$950	28%

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 $475.
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 Hendricks Regional Health 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.