CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Cherry County Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $1,063
Cash Discount Price: $2,763
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Cherry County Hospital is $1,063. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,763. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 510 North Green St, Valentine, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,763

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,063

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: $2,763 (83%)

Insurance Median: $1,063 (32%)

Cash: $2,763 (83% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,063 (32% 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
Molina Mcr Adv	$492	15%
Avera Hmo	$640	19%
Ambetter / Centene	$727	22%
Midwest Ntwrk Profee Only - All Plans	$936	28%
Oscar Profee Only - All Plans	$936	28%
Molina Mcaid - All Other Plans	$970	29%
Midlands Choice-All Plans	$1,034	31%
Avera Aca Ppo	$1,063	32%
Avera Non-Aca Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,173	35%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,269	38%
Avera Aso Ppo	$1,317	39%
First Choice-All Plans	$2,680	80%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,680	80%
Phcs-All Plans	$2,680	80%
Tlc Advantage-All Plans	$2,680	80%

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 $2,763.
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 Cherry County 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.