CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $7,617
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Saint Joseph Hospital is $7,617. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1375 E 19Th Ave, Denver, CO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,617

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%)

Insurance Median: $7,617 (208%)

Ins. Median: $7,617 (208% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 208% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 108%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$3,511 - $10,908	96%
Select Health	$3,547	97%
Cigna	$3,889 - $6,297	106%
Humana	$4,129	113%
Kaiser Perm Hmo	$5,838	160%
Kaiser Self Funded	$5,838	160%
Aetna	$6,886 - $7,617	188%
Geha	$7,617 - $10,908	208%
Preferred One	$7,617	208%
Denv Hlth Med Plan	$9,221	252%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$11,080	303%

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 $X.
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 Saint Joseph Hospital 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.