CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Fort Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $3,127
Cash Discount Price: $1,440
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Fort Memorial Hospital is $3,127. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,440. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 611 Sherman Ave E, Fort Atkinson, WI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,440

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,127

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: $1,440 (43%)

Insurance Median: $3,127 (94%)

Cash: $1,440 (43% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,127 (94% 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
Molina	$526 - $3,127	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$638 - $3,127	19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$898 - $4,186	27%
Dean Health Plan	$898 - $11,202	27%
Medicaid / KanCare	$898	27%
Quartz	$898 - $4,499	27%
Managed Health Services	$979	29%
Group Health Cooperative	$1,137 - $2,879	34%
Fort Care	$1,638	49%
Aetna	$1,795 - $3,338	54%
Humana	$3,127 - $8,014	94%
Medicare (plans)	$3,127	94%
Alliance	$3,194	96%
Mercycare	$3,314	99%
Veteran Evaluation Services	$3,746	112%
Trilogy	$3,914	117%
Cigna	$4,229	127%
Centivo	$7,192 - $7,492	215%

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 $1,440.
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 Fort 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.