CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $2,470
Cash Discount Price: $1,729
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.68x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs is $2,470. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,729. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.68x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1201 N 37Th Ave, Hollywood, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,729

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,470

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: $1,729 (47%)

Insurance Median: $2,470 (68%)

Cash: $1,729 (47% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,470 (68% 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
Clear Spring Health-All Plans	$593	16%
Community Care Plan-All Plans	$2,470	68%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,470	68%
Miami Childrens Hp-All Plans	$2,470	68%
Sunshine Behav Mcaid	$2,470	68%
Bright Hlth Mcr Adv	$3,529	96%
Bright Hlth Comm - All Other Plans	$3,706	101%

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 $1,729.
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 Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Srvs 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.