CMS Price Transparency Data

Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 29881
Insurance Median: $390
Cash Discount Price: $1,659
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $390. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,659. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,659

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$390

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: $1,659 (50%)

Insurance Median: $390 (12%)

Cash: $1,659 (50% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $390 (12% 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
Sentra Health	$332 - $390	10%
Aetna	$369 - $1,626	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$369 - $864	11%
Caresource	$369 - $1,327	11%
The Health Plan	$369 - $1,493	11%
Unicare	$369	11%
Humana	$390 - $1,493	12%
Multiplan	$390	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$390 - $1,327	12%
Clear Spring Health	$402	12%
Ally Align	$410	12%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$546	16%
Naphcare	$781	23%
Greenbrier Resort	$1,161	35%
Healthsmart	$1,327	40%
Fedmed	$1,493	45%

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 $1,659.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.