CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Breckinridge Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $485
Cash Discount Price: $669
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital is $485. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $669. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1011 Old Highway 60, Hardinsburg, KY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$669

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$485

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: $669 (20%)

Insurance Median: $485 (15%)

Cash: $669 (20% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $485 (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.

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
Tricare	$437	13%
Aetna	$485 - $1,337	15%
Ambetter / Centene	$485	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$485 - $1,337	15%
Caresource - All Plans	$485	15%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Plans	$485	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$485	15%
University Health Care Mcr Adv	$485	15%
Wellcare Mcr Adv	$485	15%
Wellcare Mcaid - All Other Plans	$1,337	40%

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 $669.
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 Breckinridge 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.