CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Cass County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $497
  • Cash Discount Price: $982
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Cass County Memorial Hospital is $497. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $982. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$982

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$497

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: $982 (27%)
Insurance Median: $497 (14%)
Cash: $982 (27% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $497 (14% 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
Midlands Choice Medica Mcr $281 8%
Triwest - All Plans $438 12%
Aetna $451 - $1,263 12%
Amerigroup Mcr Adv - All Other Plans $451 12%
Medica Mcr Adv $451 12%
Tricare $451 12%
UnitedHealthcare $451 - $785 12%
Va Ccn - All Plans $451 12%
Wellmark Mcr Adv $456 12%
Iowa Total Care Mcr $460 13%
American Hlth Mcr Adv - All Plans $465 13%
Iowa Total Care Comm - All Other Plans $497 14%
Wellmark Hmo $1,023 28%
Midlands Choice New Bus $1,167 32%
Midlands Choice Pho (Ppo) - All Other Plans $1,167 32%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans $1,204 33%
Medica Comm - All Other Plans $1,235 34%
Multiplan - All Plans $1,333 36%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,403 38%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid $1,431 39%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $1,431 39%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1501 East Tenth Street, Atlantic, IA 50022
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals