CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Central Montana Medical Center

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$770
about 0.2× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $634–$2,131
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$844
About the fair price
about $74 over the fair price · 0.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $770 This hospital $844 Cash price $971 Hospital's list price $1,142

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How this hospital compares to other MT hospitals

Lowest price of the 8 MT hospitals we have prices for — a strong deal.

Cheapest $844 Priciest $6,489

Black dot = this hospital, among the 8 MT hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $770 (about 0.2× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Central Montana Medical Center charges insurers about $844, or about $971 in cash — about the fair price. Located in Lewistown, MT.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareAetnaCignaKaiser 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
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $537 - $914 16%
Humanamajor $537 16%
+ 5 smaller / regional plans $847 - $936
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 408 Wendell Ave, Lewistown, MT 59457
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals