CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: St John's Riverside Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $4,064
Cash Discount Price: $7,698
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at St John's Riverside Hospital is $4,064. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,698. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 976 North Broadway, Yonkers, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,698

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,064

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: $7,698 (230%)

Insurance Median: $4,064 (122%)

Cash: $7,698 (230% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,064 (122% 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
1199 Seiu National Benefit Funds	$1,648	49%
Emblem Health	$3,174 - $3,770	95%
Cigna	$3,690	110%
Aetna	$3,783 - $4,064	113%
Fidelis Health Benefit Exchange	$3,861	115%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,060	121%
Empire Hmo	$4,060	121%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$4,064	122%
Fidelis	$4,064	122%
Healthfirst	$4,064	122%
Hip Health Plan	$4,064	122%
Magnacare	$4,064	122%
Medicare (plans)	$4,064	122%
Mvp	$4,064	122%
Mvp Bhs	$4,064	122%
Oscar	$4,064 - $4,268	122%
Partners Health Plan	$4,064	122%
United Behavioral Health Of Ny Ipa	$4,064	122%
Village Caremax	$4,064	122%
Wellcare	$4,064	122%
Metroplus Gold	$4,268	128%
UnitedHealthcare	$7,573	227%
Mvp Individual Exchange.Student Health Plan	$14,307	428%
Mvp Commercial	$16,867	505%

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 $7,698.
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 St John's Riverside 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.