CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $5,904
Cash Discount Price: $3,591
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.77x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is $5,904. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,591. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.77x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1945 Rte 33, Neptune, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,591

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,904

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: $3,591 (107%)

Insurance Median: $5,904 (177%)

Cash: $3,591 (107% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,904 (177% 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
Karna	$1,144	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,189 - $14,121	36%
Aetna	$1,274 - $10,202	38%
Clover	$1,381	41%
Seoul Medical Group	$1,772	53%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,780 - $3,591	53%
Horizon	$3,153 - $14,615	94%
Vaccn	$3,591	107%
Wellcare	$3,591	107%
United Community/Americhoice	$3,771	113%
Cigna	$4,412 - $6,138	132%
Beacon	$5,755	172%
Bergen Risk	$5,755	172%
Qualcare	$5,962 - $6,967	178%
Multiplan - PHCS	$6,522	195%
Activecare First McO	$6,522	195%
Amerihealth	$6,703 - $7,592	201%
Oxford	$11,680	349%
Brighton Health Plan	$15,984	478%

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 $3,591.
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 Jersey Shore University Medical Center 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.