CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Elkhart General Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$3,462
about 1.0× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $2,852–$6,060
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$2,836
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $626 under the fair price · 0.8× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $3,462 This hospital $2,836

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How this hospital compares to other IN hospitals

Highest price of the 9 IN hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $474 Priciest $2,836

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 IN hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $3,462 (about 1.0× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Elkhart General Hospital charges insurers about $2,836 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Elkhart, IN.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $1,822 - $3,399 55%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $2,274 - $10,139 68%
Aetnamajor $3,399 102%
Humanamajor $2,274 - $3,399 68%
CareSource $2,274 - $5,438 68%
Devoted Health $3,569 107%
+ 4 smaller / regional plans $1,822 - $5,098

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 600 E Blvd, Elkhart, IN 46514
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals