CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $27,797
  • Cash Discount Price: $13,784
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 7.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $27,797. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $13,784. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 7.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$13,784

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$27,797

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3,657.95

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3,657.95 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $13,784 (377%)
Insurance Median: $27,797 (760%)
Cash: $13,784 (377% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $27,797 (760% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3,657.95 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 760% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 660%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Veterans Eval Services $634 17%
Medicare (plans) $4,188 114%
Node Champva $4,191 115%
Tricare $4,191 115%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $4,256 116%
Node Triwest $4,256 116%
Node Va $4,256 116%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,925 135%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $5,320 145%
Self Pay $13,784 377%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $25,270 691%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $25,776 - $28,027 705%
Hccmca $27,568 754%
Aetna $29,406 804%
Multiplan Phcs $34,919 955%
Moda Assurance $36,297 992%
Cigna $36,389 995%
Carlie Trans Grp $39,054 1068%
UnitedHealthcare $39,054 1068%
First Choice Health $41,352 1130%
Multiplan Mpi $41,811 1143%
Plan Vista Solutions $42,730 1168%
Multiplan Wc $43,649 1193%
One Health $43,649 1193%
First Health Group $44,108 1206%
Medical Control Network Solutions $44,108 1206%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals