CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Glenn Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $371
Cash Discount Price: $696
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Glenn Medical Center is $371. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $696. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1133 W Sycamore St, Willows, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$696

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$371

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: $696 (19%)

Insurance Median: $371 (10%)

Cash: $696 (19% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $371 (10% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Medi-Cal	$65 - $413	2%
UnitedHealthcare	$124 - $330	3%
Humana	$268	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$271 - $371	7%
Blue Shield Exch	$334	9%
Cigna	$351	10%
First Health - All Plans	$351	10%
Healthnet - All Plans	$351	10%
Beech Street - All Plans	$371	10%
Blue Shield Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$371	10%
Dept Of Corrections - All Plans	$371	10%
Galaxy Health Network - All Plans	$371	10%
Interplan - All Plans	$371	10%
Pacific Health Alliance - All Plans	$371	10%
Pponext - All Plans	$371	10%
Superior Ca Ppo - All Plans	$371	10%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$384	10%
Health Mgmt Network - All Plans	$392	11%
Networks By Design - All Plans	$392	11%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$392	11%
Ca Health And Wellness - All Plans	$413	11%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $696.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 49505.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Glenn Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 49505.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.