CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Kettering Health Dayton

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $8,152
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Kettering Health Dayton is $8,152. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 2.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 405 Grand Avenue, Dayton, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,152

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%)

Insurance Median: $8,152 (244%)

Ins. Median: $8,152 (244% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 244% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 144%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Aetna	$3,224 - $14,015	96%
Molina Healthcare	$3,385 - $6,694	101%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,820 - $11,108	144%
Caresource	$4,983	149%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,003 - $10,499	150%
Buckeye Health Plan	$6,770	203%
Medical Mutual	$7,642 - $10,917	229%
Custom Design Benefits Inc.	$8,661	259%
Cigna	$18,609	557%

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 $X.
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 Kettering Health Dayton 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.