CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,947
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,012
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Northwest Medical Center is $3,947. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,012. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,012

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,947

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: $16,012 (438%)
Insurance Median: $3,947 (108%)
Cash: $16,012 (438% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,947 (108% 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
Veterans Eval Services $501 14%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,285 - $2,445 62%
Magellan $2,399 - $3,947 66%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,580 - $10,007 98%
Aetna $3,759 - $30,022 103%
Cigna $3,759 - $5,073 103%
Humana $3,759 103%
Medicare (plans) $3,759 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $3,759 103%
Scan Health Plan $3,759 103%
UnitedHealthcare $3,759 - $33,357 103%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $3,782 103%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $3,821 104%
Node Va $3,821 104%
Triwest $3,821 104%
Fresenius Health $3,835 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $3,859 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $3,872 106%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $3,947 108%
Wellcare $3,947 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $4,776 131%
Ambetter / Centene $5,387 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $5,616 154%
Health Net $6,056 166%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $6,849 187%
Tricare $6,849 187%
Node Fusion Network $6,877 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $7,259 198%
Seven Corners $8,787 240%
Self Pay $16,012 438%
First Health Coventry $35,025 958%
Coventry Medical Center $40,029 1094%
Multiplan $55,373 1514%
Prime Health $56,708 1550%
Healthsmart $60,043 1641%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals