CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $868
Cash Discount Price: $338
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.26x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc is $868. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $338. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.26x the Medicare baseline. Located in 189 E Main St, Westfield, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$338

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$868

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: $338 (10%)

Insurance Median: $868 (26%)

Cash: $338 (10% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $868 (26% 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
Univera	$58 - $654	2%
Amerihealth	$571 - $4,032	17%
Highmark	$676 - $6,367	20%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$717 - $1,398	21%
Geisinger	$788 - $1,491	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$788 - $4,147	24%
Jefferson Health Plans	$832 - $1,426	25%
Cigna	$868	26%
American Health Plans	$3,840	115%
Life Pittsburgh	$3,840	115%
Martin'S Point	$3,840	115%
Medicare (plans)	$3,955	118%
Aetna	$3,993 - $7,372	119%
Humana	$4,070	122%
Molina	$4,185	125%

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 $338.
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 Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc 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.