CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Doctors Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,132
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.86x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Doctors Hospital is $3,132. 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 0.86x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,132

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: $3,132 (86%)
Ins. Median: $3,132 (86% 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.

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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
Blue Choice $1,660 - $2,491 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,328 - $3,082 64%
Amerigroup $2,365 65%
Peach State $2,375 65%
Wellcare $2,375 65%
Cigna $2,412 - $3,132 66%
Absolute Total Care $2,500 68%
Health One Alliance $2,700 74%
Americas 1St Choice $4,400 120%
Aetna $4,829 - $6,761 132%
Nhc Advantage $4,950 135%
Pruitt Health $4,950 135%
United $5,307 145%
Centurion $7,512 205%
Prime Health $7,895 216%
Rockport United Network $8,059 220%
Identity Mco $8,224 225%
Friday Health $8,682 237%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3651 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals