CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $900
Cash Discount Price: $1,804
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is $900. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,804. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 N Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,804

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$900

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: $1,804 (54%)

Insurance Median: $900 (27%)

Cash: $1,804 (54% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $900 (27% 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.

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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
Pacificsource	$459 - $1,189	14%
Cigna	$518 - $1,035	15%
Samaritan	$518 - $1,268	15%
Devoted Health	$526 - $596	16%
Healthnet	$526 - $1,145	16%
Humana	$526 - $619	16%
Ihn	$578 - $590	17%
Regence	$589 - $1,714	18%
Moda	$648 - $1,804	19%
Providence	$691 - $1,804	21%
Aetna	$900 - $1,200	27%
First Choice	$1,233	37%

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 $1,804.
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 Samaritan Lebanon Community 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.