CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Maury Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,017
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Maury Regional Hospital is $3,017. 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 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1224 Trotwood Ave, Columbia, TN.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,017

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: $3,017 (90%)

Ins. Median: $3,017 (90% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,577 - $6,274	47%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,867 - $4,972	56%
Wellpoint	$2,546 - $3,769	76%
Wellpoint Tci	$2,546	76%
Humana	$2,588 - $3,017	77%
Cigna	$2,834 - $4,130	85%
Farm Bureau Health Plans	$2,834 - $3,017	85%
Medicare (plans)	$2,834 - $3,017	85%
Aetna	$2,919 - $4,878	87%
Nhc	$2,919 - $3,108	87%
Wellcare Harmony Health	$2,919 - $3,108	87%
American Health Plans	$2,922 - $3,017	87%
Medrisk	$4,226	126%
State Of Tennessee	$4,226	126%
Ambetter / Centene	$5,280 - $7,126	158%
Oscar	$7,227 - $7,694	216%

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 Maury Regional 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.