CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Corpus Christi Medical Center,The

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $2,369
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.71x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Corpus Christi Medical Center,The is $2,369. 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 0.71x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,369

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: $2,369 (71%)

Ins. Median: $2,369 (71% 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
Amerigroup	$930	28%
Multiplan Phcs	$955	29%
Texas Health Network	$1,066	32%
Christus Mcd	$1,088	33%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan	$1,132	34%
United	$1,168 - $11,347	35%
Molina Healthcare	$1,197	36%
Humanna	$1,360	41%
Aetna	$1,374 - $2,725	41%
Texas True Choice	$1,533	46%
Superior Health Plan	$2,369	71%
Humana	$2,471	74%
Fidelis Securecare Of Tx	$4,505	135%
Curative Administrators	$5,849	175%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,187 - $6,570	185%
Independent Medical System	$8,328	249%
Cigna	$8,470 - $9,654	253%

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 Corpus Christi Medical Center,The 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.