CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Central Peninsula General Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $4,187
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,576
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Central Peninsula General Hospital is $4,187. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,576. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,576

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,187

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: $4,576 (125%)
Insurance Median: $4,187 (114%)
Cash: $4,576 (125% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,187 (114% 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.

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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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,136 58%
Kenai Peninsula Premera - All Other Plans $2,136 58%
Kenai Peninsula School $2,746 75%
Moda Cph - All Other Plans $2,746 75%
Moda Non-Cph $4,027 110%
Cigna $4,114 112%
UnitedHealthcare $4,118 113%
Rehn - All Plans $4,256 116%
Aetna $4,301 118%
Geha - All Plans $4,439 121%
Multiplan Primary - All Other Plans $4,439 121%
Vnpn - All Plans $4,439 121%
First Choice Ppo - All Plans $4,484 123%
Multiplan Comp $4,484 123%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 250 Hospital Place, Soldotna, AK 99669
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals