CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Henry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $509
Cash Discount Price: $3,609
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Henry County Memorial Hospital is $509. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,609. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 N 16Th St, New Castle, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,609

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$509

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: $3,609 (108%)

Insurance Median: $509 (15%)

Cash: $3,609 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $509 (15% 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.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$412	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$474 - $792	14%
Caresource Hip	$474	14%
Humana	$474 - $494	14%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$484	14%
Aetna	$505	15%
Caresource Mcaid	$509	15%
Caresource Marketplace-All Other Plans	$640	19%
Caresource Just4Me	$711	21%
Encore Workers Comp-All Plans	$915	27%
Cigna	$2,578	77%
Health Alliance-All Plans	$4,383	131%
Workers Comp - All Plans	$4,640	139%

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 $3,609.
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 Henry County Memorial Hospital 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.