CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Ascension St Vincent Warrick

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $792
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Ascension St Vincent Warrick is $792. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1116 Millis Ave, Boonville, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$792

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%)

Insurance Median: $792 (24%)

Ins. Median: $792 (24% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$106 - $1,487	3%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$376 - $1,487	11%
Medicaid / KanCare	$376	11%
Mhs Care Connect	$376	11%
Encore Exclusive	$792	24%
Patoka Valley Tier 1	$792	24%
Patoka Valley Tier 2	$792	24%
Aetna	$1,487	44%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,487	44%
Ascension Complete Mcr	$1,487	44%
Caresource Marketplace	$1,487	44%
Corizon	$1,487	44%
Humana	$1,487	44%
Immergrun	$1,487	44%
Medicare (plans)	$1,487	44%
Personalized Care	$1,487	44%
Secure Horizons-Pacificare	$1,487	44%

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 $X.
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 Ascension St Vincent Warrick 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.