Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
Facility: Labette Health
Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 29881
- Insurance Median: $3,001
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Uhccp | $468 | 14% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $3,001 - $3,595 | 90% |
| Wellcare | $3,001 | 90% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $3,001 | 90% |
| Humana | $3,001 | 90% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $3,001 | 90% |
| Kansas Superior Select | $3,091 | 92% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $3,451 | 103% |
| Montgomery County | $5,491 | 164% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the CPT code 29881, representing a knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Labette Health in Parsons, KS, the facility's negotiated rates range from $3,001 to $5,491 depending on the insurance carrier. While the median negotiated rate across payers is $3,001, the cash median is not available in this dataset. It is important to note that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective for patients with high-deductible plans if the insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price, though specific cash rates were not reported here. Since this is an in-network facility, the No Surprises Act generally protects patients from balance billing for out-of-network providers at the hospital, but patients should still verify their specific plan details and ask the billing department about any "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts before scheduling, as these upfront fee reductions can significantly lower the final amount owed.
The facility's pricing structure is anchored by a Medicare amount of $3,342.87, which serves as a key benchmark for evaluating commercial rates. While the data does not provide explicit state or county average comparisons for this specific procedure, the facility's ownership is classified as Government - Local, which may influence its pricing strategy compared to private entities. Patients should be aware that commercial negotiated rates often include administrative costs and contract dynamics that can result in higher prices than the Medicare baseline. To ensure transparency and avoid unexpected costs, consumers are encouraged to request a full itemized billing audit before finalizing payment, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors such as double-billing or unbundled codes. Additionally, if a patient receives a bill that