CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Jefferson Abington Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $973
Cash Discount Price: $84
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Jefferson Abington Hospital is $973. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $84. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$84

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$973

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: $84 (3%)

Insurance Median: $973 (29%)

Cash: $84 (3% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $973 (29% 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
Jup Health Partners Chip	$453 - $707	14%
Medicaid / KanCare	$453 - $1,261	14%
Medicare (plans)	$470 - $626	14%
Keystone First	$668 - $1,146	20%
Jup Pa Health_Wellness	$707	21%
Abington Pro Ibc	$728	22%
Aetna	$812 - $5,314	24%
Jup Geisinger Commercial	$947 - $1,115	28%
Jup Highmark	$1,058	32%
Pa Health_Wellness Chc	$1,212	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,805	114%
Ibc	$6,011 - $6,698	180%
Cigna	$8,267	247%
Upmc Commercial	$8,267	247%

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 $84.
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 Jefferson Abington 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.