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Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy
CPT 29881 · negotiated-rate distribution across hospitals in TX
Hospitals
56
Min
$509.83
Median
$3,404.28
Max
$7,005.00
Range multiplier
13.7×
By payer (50 payers with published rates)
| Payer | Hosp. | Rates | Min | Median | Max | Range× |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 47 | 278 | $500.51 | $4,051.43 | $15,220 | 30.4× |
| UnitedHealthcare | 43 | 128 | $161.62 | $3,404.92 | $11,861 | 73.4× |
| Aetna | 40 | 75 | $436.08 | $2,888.92 | $13,821 | 31.7× |
| baylor scott & white health plan | 17 | 68 | $2,711.50 | $3,618.03 | $5,032.78 | 1.9× |
| Humana | 40 | 64 | $436.08 | $2,960.24 | $9,507.00 | 21.8× |
| Cigna | 31 | 62 | $348.86 | $5,745.00 | $30,440 | 87.3× |
| Medicaid | 18 | 39 | $375.53 | $903.55 | $1,418.32 | 3.8× |
| Medicare | 11 | 36 | $1,487.08 | $2,903.95 | $3,400.76 | 2.3× |
| superior health plan | 19 | 34 | $1,088.27 | $1,998.45 | $3,118.15 | 2.9× |
| Anthem BCBS | 3 | 25 | $375.53 | $791.70 | $8,006.00 | 21.3× |
| american health plan | 18 | 18 | $2,996.92 | $3,108.25 | $3,202.68 | 1.1× |
| procare advantage | 17 | 17 | $2,996.92 | $3,108.25 | $3,202.68 | 1.1× |
| triwest | 17 | 17 | $2,854.21 | $2,960.24 | $3,050.17 | 1.1× |
| Ambetter | 16 | 16 | $1,487.08 | $6,127.70 | $6,550.24 | 4.4× |
| prime health services | 14 | 15 | $2,990.07 | $3,101.15 | $19,786 | 6.6× |
| healthsmart | 14 | 14 | $11,621 | $11,621 | $11,621 | 1.0× |
| healthspring | 14 | 14 | $2,996.92 | $3,074.15 | $3,118.15 | 1.0× |
| corvel | 13 | 13 | $2,990.07 | $3,101.15 | $3,195.36 | 1.1× |
| Molina | 8 | 9 | $1,142.68 | $3,084.00 | $3,392.00 | 3.0× |
| wellpoint | 5 | 9 | $1,186.21 | $3,084.00 | $4,112.94 | 3.5× |
| wellpoint (fka amerigroup) | 4 | 8 | $1,088.27 | $2,068.66 | $3,049.05 | 2.8× |
| commercial | entrust | all plans | 8 | 8 | $5,629.56 | $6,686.17 | $7,448.87 | 1.3× |
| commercial | community health choice | exchange | 7 | 7 | $2,877.94 | $4,248.40 | $4,250.96 | 1.5× |
| wellmed | 7 | 7 | $436.08 | $3,046.62 | $3,084.00 | 7.1× |
| commercial | beechstreet | all plans | 6 | 6 | $2,353.00 | $2,353.00 | $2,353.00 | 1.0× |
| commercial | phcs | all plans | 6 | 6 | $7,089.00 | $7,089.00 | $7,089.00 | 1.0× |
| sedgwick | 6 | 6 | $4,267.04 | $4,377.84 | $4,560.00 | 1.1× |
| Medicare Advantage | 2 | 6 | $1,487.08 | $1,487.08 | $1,487.08 | 1.0× |
| commercial | kelseycare | exchange | 5 | 5 | $3,823.56 | $3,825.86 | $3,825.86 | 1.0× |
| commercial | nxhealth | all plans | 5 | 5 | $9,148.04 | $9,204.88 | $9,210.40 | 1.0× |
| commercial | renaissance | all plans | 5 | 5 | $2,039.23 | $2,040.46 | $2,040.46 | 1.0× |
| commercial | superior health plan | all plans | 5 | 5 | $4,248.40 | $4,250.96 | $4,250.96 | 1.0× |
| commercial | harris health | ers | 5 | 5 | $4,248.40 | $4,250.96 | $4,250.96 | 1.0× |
| 90 degree benefits | 5 | 5 | $3,084.00 | $7,616.56 | $7,616.56 | 2.5× |
| commercial | independent med system | all plans | 5 | 5 | $2,202.00 | $2,202.00 | $2,202.00 | 1.0× |
| commercial | kelseycare | all plans | 5 | 5 | $2,404.80 | $2,404.80 | $2,404.80 | 1.0× |
| care improvement | 4 | 4 | $3,046.62 | $3,046.62 | $3,046.62 | 1.0× |
| caprock | 4 | 4 | $7,616.56 | $7,616.56 | $7,616.56 | 1.0× |
| commercial | healthsmart | ap3 | 4 | 4 | $1,929.00 | $1,929.00 | $1,929.00 | 1.0× |
| insurance management services | 4 | 4 | $4,966.00 | $4,966.00 | $4,966.00 | 1.0× |
| insurance services of lubbock | 4 | 4 | $4,966.00 | $4,966.00 | $4,966.00 | 1.0× |
| kempton group | 4 | 4 | $6,093.25 | $6,093.25 | $6,093.25 | 1.0× |
| mhs care connect | 2 | 4 | $375.53 | $375.53 | $375.53 | 1.0× |
| optum | 2 | 4 | $10,032 | $10,032 | $10,032 | 1.0× |
| patoka valley tier 1 | 2 | 4 | $791.70 | $791.70 | $791.70 | 1.0× |
| patoka valley tier 2 | 2 | 4 | $791.70 | $791.70 | $791.70 | 1.0× |
| pdh/texas trust | 4 | 4 | $6,093.25 | $6,093.25 | $6,093.25 | 1.0× |
| scott & white | 4 | 4 | $4,874.60 | $4,874.60 | $4,874.60 | 1.0× |
| prominence health | 1 | 3 | $3,084.00 | $3,238.00 | $3,238.00 | 1.0× |
| Multiplan | 2 | 3 | $909.00 | $4,725.75 | $7,659.00 | 8.4× |
By hospital (top 200 by negotiated median, descending)
| Hospital | City | ST | Payers | Gross | Cash | Neg min | Neg median | Neg max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson St. Joseph Health Center | Caldwell | TX | 3 | — | — | $877.23 | $921.09 | $4,232.37 |
| Golden Plains Community Hospital | Borger | TX | 6 | $1,896.00 | $1,327.20 | $348.86 | $891.12 | $1,289.28 |
| Ascension Seton Shoal Creek | Austin | TX | 18 | — | — | $161.62 | $791.70 | $1,487.08 |
| Ascension Seton Bastrop | Bastrop | TX | 18 | — | — | $161.62 | $791.70 | $1,487.08 |
| Glen Rose Medical Center | Glen Rose | TX | 8 | $10,007 | $10,007 | $4,603.00 | $7,005.00 | $9,507.00 |
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | Lancaster | TX | 12 | $30,440 | $19,786 | $2,645.00 | $6,613.00 | $419,995 |
| Baylor Orthopedic And Spine Hospital | Arlington | TX | 3 | $5,517.00 | $3,310.20 | $3,034.35 | $5,452.00 | $8,427.00 |
| Acuity Hospital Of South Texas | San Antonio | TX | 1 | — | — | $509.83 | $509.83 | $509.83 |
| River Crest Hospital | San Angelo | TX | 14 | — | — | $1,142.68 | $4,966.00 | $7,801.73 |
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 14 | — | — | $1,142.68 | $4,966.00 | $7,801.73 |
| Big Spring State Hospital | Big Springs | TX | 14 | — | — | $1,142.68 | $4,966.00 | $7,801.73 |
| San Angelo Community Medical Center | San Angelo | TX | 14 | — | — | $1,142.68 | $4,966.00 | $7,801.73 |
| Scott & White Hospital Brenham | Brenham | TX | 5 | — | — | $4,051.43 | $4,681.04 | $11,621 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Plano | Plano | TX | 16 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,379.92 | $13,821 |
| Baylor Scott And White Mc At Sunnyva | Sunnyvale | TX | 2 | $16,143 | $9,685.80 | $2,872.00 | $4,277.00 | $6,071.00 |
| Heritage Park Surgical Hospital | Sherman | TX | 2 | $6,633.00 | $3,979.80 | $2,872.00 | $4,068.00 | $6,071.00 |
| Mid Coast Medical Center-Central | Llano | TX | 11 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,051.43 | $10,200 |
| Scott And White Memorial Hospital | Temple | TX | 16 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,051.43 | $11,621 |
| Bsw Medical Center - Austin | Austin | TX | 11 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,051.43 | $10,200 |
| Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center | Waco | TX | 15 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,051.43 | $11,621 |
| Baylor Scott & White Pflugerville | Pflugerville | TX | 15 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,051.43 | $11,621 |
| College Station Hospital | College Station | TX | 15 | — | — | $2,897.66 | $4,051.43 | $11,621 |
| Scott And White Hospital Taylor | Taylor | TX | 11 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $4,051.43 | $10,200 |
| Round Rock Hospital | Round Rock | TX | 17 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,842.51 | $11,621 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Buda | Buda | TX | 11 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,842.51 | $10,200 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Marble Falls | Marble Falls | TX | 15 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,816.73 | $11,621 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Mckinney | Mckinney | TX | 15 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,715.10 | $13,821 |
| Baylor Medical Center-Grapevine | Grapevine | TX | 15 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,645.27 | $13,821 |
| Baylor University Medical Ctr | Dallas | TX | 18 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,633.70 | $13,821 |
| Baylor S&W Medical Center - Irving | Irving | TX | 16 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,552.29 | $13,821 |
| Baylor Scott & White Mc- Lake Pointe | Rowlett | TX | 18 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,478.29 | $13,821 |
| Centennial Medical Center | Frisco | TX | 17 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $3,404.28 | $13,821 |
| St. Joseph Regional Health Center | Bryan | TX | 9 | — | — | $877.23 | $3,182.24 | $11,861 |
| College Station Medical Center | College Station | TX | 9 | — | — | $877.23 | $3,182.24 | $11,861 |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainsville | TX | 17 | $10,942 | $2,736.00 | $519.00 | $3,084.00 | $10,067 |
| Scott & White Cedar Park | Cedar Park | TX | 1 | — | — | $3,040.05 | $3,040.05 | $3,040.05 |
| St Lukes Hospital At The Vintage | Houston | TX | 19 | — | — | $601.39 | $2,890.65 | $9,210.40 |
| St. Lukes Sugar Land Hospital | Sugar Land | TX | 17 | — | — | $601.39 | $2,890.65 | $7,089.00 |
| St. Lukes Patients Medical Center | Pasadena | TX | 14 | $6,301.00 | $2,205.35 | $601.39 | $2,888.92 | $7,089.00 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Baylor Med Ctr | Houston | TX | 18 | — | — | $569.06 | $2,888.92 | $9,204.88 |
| St. Lukes The Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 18 | — | — | $601.39 | $2,888.92 | $9,204.88 |
| Brazosport Regional Health System | Lake Jackson | TX | 10 | — | — | $907.57 | $2,877.94 | $6,684.16 |
| St. Lukes Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands | TX | 18 | — | — | $601.39 | $2,876.48 | $7,089.00 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin | Lufkin | TX | 7 | — | — | $848.61 | $2,542.04 | $4,232.37 |
| Chi St Lukes Health Mem Livingston | Livingston | TX | 8 | — | — | $529.48 | $2,542.04 | $4,232.37 |
| Grimes St. Joseph Health Center | Navasota | TX | 3 | — | — | $877.23 | $2,193.17 | $11,861 |
| Madison St. Joseph Health Center | Madisonville | TX | 3 | — | — | $877.23 | $2,193.17 | $11,861 |
| Trinity Regional Hospital Sachse | Sachse | TX | 8 | $3,324.00 | $2,659.20 | $490.70 | $1,661.93 | $8,514.60 |
| Dimmit Regional Hospital District | Carrizo Springs | TX | 3 | $1,562.00 | $937.00 | $594.00 | $1,429.50 | $1,500.00 |
| St Lukes Health Memorial San August | San Augustine | TX | 4 | — | — | $877.23 | $1,293.79 | $4,232.37 |
| Childrens Medical Center Of Plano | Plano | TX | 5 | — | — | $468.95 | $1,142.68 | $1,418.32 |
| Pam Squared At Corpus Christi | Corpus Chrsti | TX | 2 | — | — | $1,088.27 | $1,088.27 | $1,088.27 |
| Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Ctr | Sherman | TX | 8 | $3,324.00 | $2,659.20 | $490.70 | $1,067.90 | $1,661.93 |
| Navarro Regional Hospital | Corsicana | TX | 0 | $43,534 | $10,448 | — | — | — |
| Longview Regional Medical Center | Longview | TX | 0 | $80,209 | $14,438 | — | — | — |
| Laredo Medical Center | Laredo | TX | 0 | $59,108 | $14,186 | — | — | — |
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.