CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$5,074
about 1.4× the $3,658 Medicare rate · typically $4,649–$7,514
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$4,484
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $590 under the fair price · 1.2× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,658 Fair price $5,074 This hospital $4,484

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How this hospital compares to other CA hospitals

Highest price of the 9 CA hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $434 Priciest $4,484

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 CA hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Inguinal hernia repair is about $5,074 (about 1.4× the $3,658 Medicare rate). Valley Presbyterian Hospital charges insurers about $4,484 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Van Nuys, CA.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Cigna HumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $6,731 184%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $2,880 - $4,737 79%
Aetnamajor $3,400 - $4,484 93%
Cignamajor $3,177 87%
Ambetter (Centene) $6,322 173%
Health Net $4,484 - $8,865 123%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $4,484 - $7,174
Government programs also on file: Medicare.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 15107 Vanowen St, Van Nuys, CA 91405
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals