CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $549
Cash Discount Price: $4,800
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital is $549. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,800. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Clara Barton Street, Dansville, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,800

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$549

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: $4,800 (144%)

Insurance Median: $549 (16%)

Cash: $4,800 (144% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $549 (16% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$256 - $7,124	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$262 - $549	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$286 - $8,030	9%
Aetna	$445 - $4,084	13%
Excellus 2201	$445 - $523	13%
Medicare (plans)	$445 - $5,718	13%
Mvp 2900	$465 - $9,406	14%
Independent Health 5156	$634 - $786	19%
Cigna	$642 - $9,713	19%
Fidelis 5155	$706	21%
Capital District Physicians Health Plan (Cdphp) 5149	$1,332	40%
Humana	$4,084	122%
Empire Plan 5179	$6,568	196%
Pomco Ins Co 5157	$8,708	260%

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 $4,800.
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 Nicholas H Noyes Memorial 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.