CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $603
Cash Discount Price: $610
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Daviess Community Hospital is $603. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $610. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$610

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$603

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: $610 (18%)

Insurance Median: $603 (18%)

Cash: $610 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $603 (18% 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
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$335 - $536	10%
Aetna	$474	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$474 - $593	14%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$474	14%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$522	16%
Humana	$545	16%
Siho-All Plans	$603 - $965	18%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$650 - $1,040	19%
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$670 - $1,072	20%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$670 - $1,072	20%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$910	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,147	34%

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 $610.
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 Daviess Community 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.