CMS Price Transparency Data
Inguinal hernia repair
Facility: Mercy Hospital Paris
Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)
Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
- CPT Billing Code: 49505
- Insurance Median: $549
- Cash Discount Price: $1,013
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Mercy Hospital Paris is $549. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,013. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 East Academy, Paris, AR.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,013
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Insurance Median
$549
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: $1,013 (28%)
Insurance Median: $549 (15%)
Cash: $1,013 (28% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $549 (15% 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 | $444 - $1,403 | 12% |
| Cherokee Nation Health Serv Contracted [320066] | $444 | 12% |
| Cross Timbers Hospice [20098] | $444 | 12% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice Contracted [320433] | $444 | 12% |
| Elara Caring Aspire Hospice [20433] | $444 | 12% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice Contracted [320432] | $444 | 12% |
| Halo Hcr Inc Hospice [20432] | $444 | 12% |
| Indian Health Service Contracted [320198] | $444 | 12% |
| Indian Health Service [20198] | $444 | 12% |
| Kindful Hospice Contracted [320434] | $444 | 12% |
| Kindful Hospice [20434] | $444 | 12% |
| Mercy Hospice Okc [20252] | $444 | 12% |
| Spina Bifida Hlthcare Benefit [20506] | $444 | 12% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $444 - $549 | 12% |
| Tricare | $445 | 12% |
| Medicare (plans) | $457 - $549 | 12% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $461 - $825 | 13% |
| Aetna | $549 - $1,013 | 15% |
| American Health Advantage Of Mo Mcr [20264] | $549 | 15% |
| Cigna | $549 - $1,325 | 15% |
| Dept Of Veteran Affairs Contracted [320106] | $549 | 15% |
| Globalhealth Contracted [320145] | $549 | 15% |
| Humana | $549 - $1,325 | 15% |
| Jordan Valley Senior Care Pace [20515] | $549 | 15% |
| Pace Of The Ozarks [20518] | $549 | 15% |
| Provider Partners Health Plans Contracted [320450] | $549 | 15% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320325] | $549 | 15% |
| Valir Pace [20503] | $549 | 15% |
| Mercy Interfacility [20513] | $666 | 18% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $825 | 23% |
| Home State Health Plan Contracted [320187] | $825 | 23% |
| Novasys Contracted [320285] | $825 - $1,091 | 23% |
| Qual Choice Contracted [320324] | $917 | 25% |
| Auxiant Contracted [320462] | $935 | 26% |
| Mercy Benefit Admin Contracted [320251] | $935 - $1,325 | 26% |
| Workers Comp [20426] | $1,013 | 28% |
| 90 Degree Benefits Contracted [320436] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Aither Health Contracted [320449] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Ebms Contracted [320493] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Edison Health Solutions Contracted [320502] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Healthlink Contracted [320179] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Imagine 360 Contracted [320494] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Multiplan Contracted [320270] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Multiplan [20270] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Municipal Health Plan Contracted [320271] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Reflect Health Contracted [320492] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Show-Me Health Administrators Contracted [320483] | $1,325 | 36% |
| Usable Contracted [320409] | $1,403 | 38% |
| Health Choice Contracted [320166] | $7,058 | 193% |