CMS Price Transparency Data
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair
Facility: University Medical Center
Billing Code: 29881 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 29881
- Insurance Median: $1,138
- Cash Discount Price: $1,066
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair at University Medical Center is $1,138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,066. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,066
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$1,138
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: $1,066 (32%)
Insurance Median: $1,138 (34%)
Cash: $1,066 (32% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,138 (34% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | $474 - $6,275 | 14% |
| Advantra Freedom | $474 - $3,586 | 14% |
| Molina | $516 - $5,307 | 15% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $516 - $5,558 | 15% |
| Sierra Health and Life | $516 - $4,124 | 15% |
| Truline Corporation | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Marshall Retail Group | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Rebel Oil Company | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Mgm Grand | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| State of Nevada | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Allwell | $531 - $3,586 | 16% |
| Venetian/Palazzo | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Golden Entertainment | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Operating Engineers | $531 - $4,142 | 16% |
| Mirage Las Vegas | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| Selecthealth | $531 - $5,307 | 16% |
| Dignity Health | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Teacher's Health Trust | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| City of North Las Vegas | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| VA Pc3 (VA Choice) | $531 - $3,586 | 16% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $531 - $4,142 | 16% |
| Clark County EPO | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| Wynn Resorts | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| Caesar's Entertainment | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| Healthcare Partners of Nevada | $531 - $3,586 | 16% |
| Arroweye Solutions | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Las Vegas Metro Police Dept | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| P3 Health Partners Nevada | $531 - $3,586 | 16% |
| Pli Las Vegas | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $531 - $3,586 | 16% |
| Clark County Self Funded | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| Las Vegas Sand Corps | $531 - $3,070 | 16% |
| City of Henderson | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| P3 Health Partners | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Stations Casinos | $531 - $2,376 | 16% |
| Resorts World Las Vegas | $531 - $3,010 | 16% |
| Alignment Health | $558 - $3,586 | 17% |
| Scan | $558 - $3,586 | 17% |
| Nevada Energy | $590 - $4,233 | 18% |
| Mail Handlers Benefit Plan | $590 - $4,233 | 18% |
| Geha | $590 - $797 | 18% |
| Clark County Firefighters 1908 | $590 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Coventry | $590 - $4,233 | 18% |
| Employee Painters Trust | $590 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Health Net | $595 - $10,668 | 18% |
| Three Rivers Provider Network | $595 - $5,428 | 18% |
| First Health | $595 - $5,428 | 18% |
| California Ironwork Field Welfare | $617 - $4,142 | 18% |
| Teamsters Local 631 | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| So Ca Pipe Trades H&W | $617 - $4,142 | 18% |
| Southwest Carpenters H&W | $617 - $4,142 | 18% |
| Boyd Group | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Teamsters Local 14 | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Ufcw Local 711 Retail Clerks | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Laborers Health and Welfare | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Bricklayers Local 13 | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Loc 525 | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Teamsters Local 986 | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Electrical Workers | $617 - $3,010 | 18% |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $617 - $4,142 | 18% |
| Culinary Workers Hwf | $653 - $3,010 | 20% |
| Laughlin Coalition | $740 - $4,895 | 22% |
| Beech Street | $772 - $3,147 | 23% |
| Aig | $772 - $3,147 | 23% |
| Cement Masons & Plasters H&W | $772 - $3,010 | 23% |
| Universal Health Network (Uhn) | $797 - $7,172 | 24% |
| Jw Marriott | $797 - $7,172 | 24% |
| Hometown Health Plan Nevada | $797 | 24% |
| Prominence Health Plan | $797 - $7,172 | 24% |
| One Health Plan | $797 - $2,801 | 24% |
| Nevada Preferred Professionals | $797 - $7,172 | 24% |
| Health Direct Partners | $877 - $5,773 | 26% |
| Zuffa | $1,138 - $7,531 | 34% |
| National Security Technologies | $1,181 - $7,128 | 35% |
| Kaiser | $1,181 - $7,128 | 35% |
| Cigna | $1,181 - $7,128 | 35% |
| Cirque De Soleil | $1,181 - $7,128 | 35% |
| Great West Healthcare | $1,181 - $7,128 | 35% |
| Hometown Health Plan of Nevada | $2,801 | 84% |
| Switch | $3,010 | 90% |
| Nevada Hand | $3,010 | 90% |
| Las Vegas Firefighters 1285 | $3,010 | 90% |
| American Postal Workers Health Plan | $3,070 | 92% |
| Surest | $3,070 | 92% |
| Clark County Detention Center | $3,765 | 113% |