CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $11,888
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 3.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is $11,888. 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 3.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$11,888

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: $11,888 (325%)
Ins. Median: $11,888 (325% 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 325% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 225%). 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
Molina Healthcare $3,950 - $6,243 108%
Simply $3,950 108%
Corvel Corporation $4,134 - $11,764 113%
Prime Health $4,222 - $12,011 115%
Careworks (Rockport Community) $4,352 - $12,383 119%
Sunshine State Health Plan $6,641 182%
Avmed $8,168 - $8,971 223%
Evolutions $8,480 232%
Oscar $8,959 245%
Simply Healthcare $9,252 253%
United $14,696 402%
Cigna $17,004 - $40,673 465%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $18,413 - $34,579 503%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 449 W 23Rd St, Panama City, FL 32405
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals