CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Bmh-Golden Triangle

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$5,381
about 1.6× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $4,078–$6,351
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$5,342
About the fair price
about $39 under the fair price · 1.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $5,381 This hospital $5,342

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How this hospital compares to other MS hospitals

Highest price of the 9 MS hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $535 Priciest $5,342

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 MS hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $5,381 (about 1.6× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Bmh-Golden Triangle charges insurers about $5,342 — about the fair price. Located in Columbus, MS.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $1,986 - $5,342 59%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $3,057 - $13,100 91%
Aetnamajor $3,116 93%
Humanamajor $2,968 - $3,116 89%
Devoted Health $3,027 91%
Health Net $5,936 178%
Molina $3,027 - $5,490 91%
+ 55 smaller / regional plans $2,968 - $8,734
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2520 5Th Street N, Columbus, MS 39705
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals