CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $4,194
Cash Discount Price: $10,531
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.25x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City is $4,194. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,531. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 North Lee Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,531

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,194

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: $10,531 (315%)

Insurance Median: $4,194 (125%)

Cash: $10,531 (315% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,194 (125% 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
Medica	$826 - $3,570	25%
Phcs	$1,594	48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,147 - $3,241	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,193 - $5,147	96%
Humana	$3,200	96%
Cigna	$3,359	100%
Oscar	$4,140 - $4,387	124%
Ambetter / Centene	$4,248	127%
Community Care	$5,822 - $7,867	174%
Healthchoice	$5,840	175%
Kempton	$6,136	184%
Global Health	$6,734 - $6,892	201%

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 $10,531.
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 SSM Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City 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.