CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $1,234
Cash Discount Price: $837
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.37x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is $1,234. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $837. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.37x the Medicare baseline. Located in 17 Belmont Ave, Brattleboro, VT.

Cash / Self-Pay

$837

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,234

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: $837 (25%)

Insurance Median: $1,234 (37%)

Cash: $837 (25% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,234 (37% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Amerihealth-Caritas	$455 - $2,508	14%
New Hampshire Healthy Families	$455 - $2,508	14%
Wellsense	$455 - $3,330	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$515 - $4,357	15%
Cigna	$515 - $3,206	15%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care	$515 - $3,112	15%
Martin'S Point	$515 - $3,112	15%
Mvp Healthcare	$515 - $4,357	15%
New Hampshire Healthy Families (Wellcare)	$540 - $3,268	16%
Aetna	$1,055 - $1,264	32%
Coventry	$1,055 - $1,264	32%
Vermont Health Plan	$1,059	32%
Tufts Health Plan	$1,234	37%
Humana	$3,112	93%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,112	93%
Multiplan	$4,357	130%

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 $837.
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 Brattleboro Memorial 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.