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Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy
CPT 29881 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in PA
Hospitals
43
Min
$606.00
Median
$2,769.48
Max
$3,714.27
Range multiplier
6.1×
By payer (46 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 29 | 159 | $606.00 | $3,340.51 | $11,025 | 18.2× |
| upmc health plan | 28 | 89 | $597.85 | $2,867.23 | $4,035.36 | 6.7× |
| Aetna | 29 | 72 | $543.50 | $3,248.02 | $10,011 | 18.4× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 26 | 53 | $570.67 | $3,248.02 | $6,368.00 | 11.2× |
| amerihealth caritas | 27 | 44 | $597.85 | $848.46 | $3,855.72 | 6.4× |
| pa health & wellness | 22 | 44 | $826.16 | $926.23 | $3,855.72 | 4.7× |
| geisinger | 22 | 30 | $597.85 | $791.66 | $7,339.67 | 12.3× |
| Cigna | 20 | 27 | $803.21 | $3,351.24 | $12,000 | 14.9× |
| upmc work partners | 24 | 24 | $1,862.21 | $1,984.87 | $2,077.18 | 1.1× |
| health partners plans (jefferson health plan) | 17 | 17 | $740.25 | $819.60 | $819.60 | 1.1× |
| keystone first | 4 | 14 | $668.51 | $1,516.37 | $3,611.10 | 5.4× |
| Humana | 9 | 11 | $772.61 | $3,124.28 | $3,439.14 | 4.5× |
| Medicaid | 2 | 11 | $452.60 | $972.87 | $1,260.90 | 2.8× |
| Multiplan | 5 | 8 | $2,185.60 | $2,220.66 | $2,415.33 | 1.1× |
| health partners plans | 2 | 6 | $1,670.00 | $1,670.00 | $3,507.92 | 2.1× |
| ibc | 2 | 5 | $6,010.73 | $6,604.08 | $6,697.74 | 1.1× |
| pennsylvania health and wellness | 2 | 4 | $1,213.36 | $2,498.21 | $3,783.05 | 3.1× |
| keystone autism services | 4 | 4 | $4,959.33 | $4,972.10 | $4,986.11 | 1.0× |
| three rivers provider network | 3 | 3 | $2,184.48 | $2,184.48 | $2,184.48 | 1.0× |
| keystone health plan | 3 | 3 | $9,724.05 | $9,755.55 | $9,755.55 | 1.0× |
| Medicare | 1 | 3 | $469.74 | $527.61 | $626.42 | 1.3× |
| pa health_wellness chc | 2 | 3 | $706.55 | $1,211.60 | $1,211.60 | 1.7× |
| independent health | 1 | 2 | $4,499.05 | $4,796.20 | $5,093.35 | 1.1× |
| city of washington | 2 | 2 | $6,186.70 | $6,186.70 | $6,186.70 | 1.0× |
| clover health | 2 | 2 | $3,645.49 | $3,645.49 | $3,645.49 | 1.0× |
| elder health | 2 | 2 | $4,126.97 | $4,126.97 | $4,126.97 | 1.0× |
| galaxy health plan | 1 | 2 | $2,185.60 | $2,185.60 | $2,185.60 | 1.0× |
| gateway health plan | 2 | 2 | $4,298.93 | $4,298.93 | $4,298.93 | 1.0× |
| health plan of upper ohio valley | 2 | 2 | $3,155.22 | $3,155.22 | $3,155.22 | 1.0× |
| innovage | 2 | 2 | $3,507.92 | $3,507.92 | $3,507.92 | 1.0× |
| intergroup | 1 | 2 | $2,185.60 | $2,185.60 | $2,185.60 | 1.0× |
| jup geisinger commercial | 1 | 2 | $947.40 | $1,031.35 | $1,115.29 | 1.2× |
| jup health partners chip | 1 | 2 | $452.60 | $579.58 | $706.55 | 1.6× |
| naphcare | 2 | 2 | $5,158.71 | $5,158.71 | $5,158.71 | 1.0× |
| occunet | 2 | 2 | $5,674.58 | $5,674.58 | $5,674.58 | 1.0× |
| Oscar Health | 2 | 2 | $5,158.71 | $5,158.71 | $5,158.71 | 1.0× |
| prime health services | 2 | 2 | $5,474.42 | $5,474.42 | $5,474.42 | 1.0× |
| senior life | 2 | 2 | $3,093.35 | $3,093.35 | $3,093.35 | 1.0× |
| upmc commercial | 2 | 2 | $8,267.00 | $10,134 | $12,000 | 1.5× |
| jup pa health_wellness | 1 | 1 | $706.55 | $706.55 | $706.55 | 1.0× |
| abington pro ibc | 1 | 1 | $728.32 | $728.32 | $728.32 | 1.0× |
| wtc health program | 1 | 1 | $4,298.93 | $4,298.93 | $4,298.93 | 1.0× |
| fidelis | 1 | 1 | $3,570.11 | $3,570.11 | $3,570.11 | 1.0× |
| Anthem BCBS | 1 | 1 | $979.00 | $979.00 | $979.00 | 1.0× |
| private health care systems | 1 | 1 | $840.00 | $840.00 | $840.00 | 1.0× |
| WellCare | 1 | 1 | $3,677.21 | $3,677.21 | $3,677.21 | 1.0× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aria Health | Philadelphia | PA | 14 | $495.00 | $84.31 | $452.60 | $972.87 | $8,267.00 |
| Wellsboro | Wellsboro | PA | 8 | — | — | $597.85 | $606.00 | $1,862.21 |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 20 | — | — | $760.90 | $3,714.27 | $10,958 |
| Jeanes Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 18 | — | — | $1,024.77 | $3,714.27 | $10,958 |
| Upmc Hamot | Erie | PA | 13 | — | — | $597.85 | $3,570.11 | $5,093.35 |
| Community General Osteopathic Hosp. | Harrisburg | PA | 12 | — | — | $733.73 | $3,340.07 | $9,755.55 |
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | Harrisburg | PA | 12 | — | — | $733.73 | $3,340.07 | $9,755.55 |
| Memorial Hospital | York | PA | 11 | — | — | $690.25 | $3,258.56 | $10,965 |
| Upmc Lititz | Lititz | PA | 10 | — | — | $690.25 | $3,250.31 | $9,802.07 |
| Upmc Carlisle | Carlisle | PA | 12 | — | — | $690.25 | $3,170.60 | $9,699.87 |
| Upmc Hanover | Hanover | PA | 12 | — | — | $690.25 | $3,166.22 | $11,025 |
| The Washington Hospital | Washington | PA | 8 | — | — | $625.02 | $3,155.22 | $7,133.88 |
| Whs - Greene | Waynesburg | PA | 8 | — | — | $625.02 | $3,155.22 | $7,133.88 |
| Upmc East Hospital | Monroeville | PA | 10 | — | — | $597.85 | $3,131.83 | $6,206.98 |
| Upmc Northwest Hospital | Seneca | PA | 7 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,949.36 | $3,402.68 |
| Upmc Mckeesport | Mckeesport | PA | 7 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,892.29 | $5,255.05 |
| Upmc Horizon Hospital | Greenville | PA | 11 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,769.48 | $5,804.67 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital | Philadelphia | PA | 7 | — | — | $706.55 | $2,600.28 | $12,000 |
| Upmc Mercy Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 8 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,578.62 | $6,386.35 |
| Upmc St Margaret | Pittsburgh | PA | 7 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,494.05 | $6,206.98 |
| Upmc Shadyside | Pittsburgh | PA | 11 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,415.33 | $7,095.95 |
| Upmc Bedford Memorial Hospital | Everett | PA | 10 | — | — | $570.67 | $2,264.96 | $3,522.02 |
| Divine Providence Hospital | Williamsport | PA | 10 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,184.48 | $3,340.82 |
| Williamsport Hospital & Medical Ctr | Williamsport | PA | 10 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,184.48 | $3,340.82 |
| Lock Haven Hospital | Lock Haven | PA | 10 | — | — | $597.85 | $2,184.48 | $3,340.82 |
| Charles Cole Memorial Hospital | Coudersport | PA | 13 | $2,732.00 | $1,639.20 | $570.67 | $1,912.40 | $3,250.30 |
| Upmc Magee-Womens Hospital | Pittsburgh | PA | 10 | — | — | $543.50 | $1,862.21 | $3,541.55 |
| Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 10 | — | — | $543.50 | $1,862.21 | $3,541.55 |
| The Childrens Home Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | PA | 10 | — | — | $543.50 | $1,862.21 | $3,541.55 |
| Altoona Regional Health System | Altoona | PA | 10 | — | — | $543.50 | $1,862.21 | $3,541.55 |
| Clarion Hospital | Clarion | PA | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Milton S. Hershey Medical Center | Hershey | PA | 0 | $21,090 | $6,987.12 | — | — | — |
| Physicians Care Surgical Hospital | Royersford | PA | 0 | $20,720 | $10,218 | — | — | — |
| Hampden Medical Center | Enola | PA | 0 | $21,090 | $6,637.02 | — | — | — |
| Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown | PA | 0 | $6,243.50 | $3,121.75 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $9,760.39 | $3,904.16 | — | — | — |
| Penn State Hershey Rehabilitation Ll | Hummelstown | PA | 0 | $21,090 | $5,485.51 | — | — | — |
| Miners Hospital | Hastings | PA | 0 | $9,760.39 | $3,904.16 | — | — | — |
| Holy Spirit Hospital | Camp Hill | PA | 0 | $21,090 | $5,038.40 | — | — | — |
| Butler Memorial Hospital | Butler | PA | 0 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital | Honesdale | PA | 0 | $11,244 | $7,870.76 | — | — | — |
| Doylestown Hospital | Doylestown | PA | 0 | $19,911 | $19,911 | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph Medical Center | Reading | PA | 0 | $21,090 | $5,485.51 | — | — | — |
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.