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Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy
CPT 29881 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in IA
Hospitals
22
Min
$1,022.47
Median
$1,661.93
Max
$9,953
Range multiplier
9.7×
By payer (47 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | 17 | 82 | $46 | $1,661.93 | $10,843 | 235.7× |
| Aetna | 16 | 76 | $490.7 | $1,466.27 | $8,405.44 | 17.1× |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 16 | 73 | $490.7 | $1,067.9 | $3,168.32 | 6.5× |
| Humana | 15 | 27 | $490.7 | $515.24 | $3,261.5 | 6.6× |
| health partners open network | 14 | 23 | $1,054.76 | $1,054.76 | $5,924.93 | 5.6× |
| Molina | 11 | 21 | $500.51 | $3,051.36 | $9,071 | 18.1× |
| amerivantage | 11 | 21 | $490.7 | $515.24 | $3,406.84 | 6.9× |
| Cigna | 16 | 16 | $1,304.86 | $1,304.86 | $13,500 | 10.3× |
| amerigroup | 14 | 15 | $2,689.38 | $3,080.54 | $3,320.17 | 1.2× |
| iowa total care | 13 | 13 | $2,689.38 | $2,853.85 | $3,228.27 | 1.2× |
| bc illinois community | 2 | 8 | $932.52 | $1,945.23 | $2,780.31 | 3.0× |
| medica | 2 | 6 | $75 | $2,340.54 | $6,546 | 87.3× |
| health alliance | 2 | 4 | $490.7 | $1,771.03 | $3,051.36 | 6.2× |
| Ambetter | 2 | 4 | $490.7 | $2,638.58 | $4,786.45 | 9.8× |
| meridian health plan | 2 | 4 | $515.24 | $1,828.18 | $3,141.11 | 6.1× |
| midlands choice | 2 | 3 | $75 | $75 | $1,519 | 20.3× |
| wisconsin physician service | 1 | 3 | $10,544 | $11,099 | $11,099 | 1.1× |
| Centene | 1 | 3 | $15 | $3,080.54 | $3,256.93 | 217.1× |
| common ground | 1 | 3 | $8,181 | $8,181 | $8,181 | 1.0× |
| one world | 1 | 2 | $9,185.68 | $9,874.61 | $10,564 | 1.1× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 2 | $8,456 | $9,685 | $10,914 | 1.3× |
| dean health plan | 1 | 2 | $1,529.04 | $2,293.56 | $3,058.08 | 2.0× |
| greater omaha packing | 1 | 2 | $9,185.68 | $9,874.61 | $10,564 | 1.1× |
| medical associates health plan | 1 | 2 | $907.8 | $2,696.25 | $4,484.7 | 4.9× |
| meridian | 1 | 2 | $515.24 | $2,059.22 | $3,603.19 | 7.0× |
| millard public schools | 1 | 2 | $9,185.68 | $9,874.61 | $10,564 | 1.1× |
| health payment systems | 1 | 1 | $10,600 | $10,600 | $10,600 | 1.0× |
| health partners | 1 | 1 | $1,519 | $1,519 | $1,519 | 1.0× |
| trilogy | 1 | 1 | $11,699 | $11,699 | $11,699 | 1.0× |
| Medicare | 1 | 1 | $1,022.47 | $1,022.47 | $1,022.47 | 1.0× |
| aurora caregiver | 1 | 1 | $8,450 | $8,450 | $8,450 | 1.0× |
| great plains | 1 | 1 | $3,320.17 | $3,320.17 | $3,320.17 | 1.0× |
| everpointe elite | 1 | 1 | $7,978 | $7,978 | $7,978 | 1.0× |
| amps | 1 | 1 | $7,019.8 | $7,019.8 | $7,019.8 | 1.0× |
| elap | 1 | 1 | $28 | $28 | $28 | 1.0× |
| Multiplan | 1 | 1 | $85 | $85 | $85 | 1.0× |
| centivo | 1 | 1 | $9,834 | $9,834 | $9,834 | 1.0× |
| pace | 1 | 1 | $3,162.07 | $3,162.07 | $3,162.07 | 1.0× |
| phcs | 1 | 1 | $75 | $75 | $75 | 1.0× |
| quartz group | 1 | 1 | $10,170 | $10,170 | $10,170 | 1.0× |
| quartz one | 1 | 1 | $8,690 | $8,690 | $8,690 | 1.0× |
| quiktrip | 1 | 1 | $60 | $60 | $60 | 1.0× |
| timpte | 1 | 1 | $10,564 | $10,564 | $10,564 | 1.0× |
| todays options | 1 | 1 | $3,225.31 | $3,225.31 | $3,225.31 | 1.0× |
| hs technology | 1 | 1 | $10,017 | $10,017 | $10,017 | 1.0× |
| iamolina | 1 | 1 | $3,140.95 | $3,140.95 | $3,140.95 | 1.0× |
| iowa health | 1 | 1 | $515.24 | $515.24 | $515.24 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | WASHINGTON | IA | 15 | — | — | $7,978 | $9,953 | $13,500 |
| CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS | COUNCIL BLUFFS | IA | 20 | — | — | $15 | $3,162.07 | $10,564 |
| TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | FORT DODGE | IA | 8 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $8,514.6 |
| IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITAL | DES MOINES | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $7,896.02 |
| ST. LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL | CEDAR RAPIDS | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $8,077.96 |
| GRUNDY COUNTY MEM. HOSPITAL | GRUNDY CENTER | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $8,842.09 |
| THE FINLEY HOSPITAL | DUBUQUE | IA | 14 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $7,495.76 |
| ALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | WATERLOO | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $8,842.09 |
| TRINITY BETTENDORF | BETTENDORF | IA | 11 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $8,332.67 |
| TRINITY MUSCATINE | MUSCATINE | IA | 12 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,661.93 | $9,751.77 |
| IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER | DES MOINES | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,564.1 | $8,332.67 |
| BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER | DES MOINES | IA | 7 | $1,519 | $1,519 | $946.01 | $1,519 | $1,519 |
| ST. LUKES REGL MEDICAL CENTER | SIOUX CITY | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,304.86 | $3,228.27 |
| GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | GRINNELL | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,304.86 | $3,228.27 |
| COMMUNITY MEM. HOSPT. SUMMER | SUMNER | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,304.86 | $3,228.27 |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH-MARSHALLTOWN | MARSHALLTOWN | IA | 10 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,280.58 | $5,702.24 |
| JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR | ANAMOSA | IA | 8 | $3,324 | $2,659.2 | $490.7 | $1,067.9 | $1,661.93 |
| MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENT | OSAGE | IA | 1 | $820.6 | $738.54 | $1,022.47 | $1,022.47 | $1,022.47 |
| GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER | JEFFERSON | IA | 0 | $3,204 | $1,794.24 | — | — | — |
| STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL | NEVADA | IA | 0 | $1,945 | $1,556 | — | — | — |
| MERCY HOSPITAL IOWA CITY | IOWA CITY | IA | 0 | $1,616 | $775.68 | — | — | — |
| STEWART MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LAKE CITY | IA | 0 | $6,411 | $5,128 | — | — | — |
Median is taken across all payer × plan combinations the hospital publishes. Cash and gross are the latest snapshot values. Range multiplier (max ÷ min) is a quick way to see which hospitals or payers vary the most.