CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,446
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $3,446. 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 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,446

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: $3,446 (103%)

Ins. Median: $3,446 (103% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$761 - $3,530	23%
Keystone First	$1,342 - $3,429	40%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$2,000 - $6,219	60%
Geisinger	$2,050 - $3,496	61%
Health Partners Plans	$2,208 - $3,530	66%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,354 - $3,362	70%
Cigna	$3,289 - $3,496	98%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,362 - $10,710	101%
Point Comfort	$3,362	101%
Innovage	$3,429	103%
Vibra	$3,429	103%
Humana	$3,462	104%
Gateway Health Plan	$3,530	106%
Aetna	$3,630 - $5,350	109%
Sunrise	$3,698	111%
Elder Health	$4,034	121%
Naphcare	$5,042	151%
Occunet	$5,547	166%

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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill 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.