CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Northwest Texas Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$2,181
about 0.7× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $1,016–$4,063
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$1,259
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $922 under the fair price · 0.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $2,181 This hospital $1,259

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $433 Priciest $1,259

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 TX hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair is about $2,181 (about 0.7× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Northwest Texas Hospital charges insurers about $1,259 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Amarillo, TX.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $6,256 187%
Molina $875 26%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $1,259

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals