CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp.

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $6,654
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. is $6,654. 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 1.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 West 8Th Avenue, Spokane, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,654

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: $6,654 (199%)

Ins. Median: $6,654 (199% 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.

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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
Kaiser	$3,646 - $9,192	109%
Aetna	$3,756 - $20,964	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,828 - $12,096	115%
Blue Shield	$3,938	118%
Community Health Plan	$4,011	120%
Cigna	$4,375 - $11,397	131%
Molina	$6,162	184%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,502 - $8,402	195%
Coordinated Care	$6,745	202%
First Choice	$8,486	254%
Providence Health Plan	$9,279	278%

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 Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. 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.