CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Steele Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $565
Cash Discount Price: $1,381
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.15x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Steele Memorial Medical Center is $565. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,381. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.15x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 South Daisy Street, Salmon, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,381

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$565

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: $1,381 (38%)

Insurance Median: $565 (15%)

Cash: $1,381 (38% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $565 (15% 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
Aetna	$458	13%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$458	13%
Windsor Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$458	13%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$462	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$526	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$565	15%
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$732	20%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,804	49%
Ichn, Llc - All Plans	$1,841	50%
Interwest Health - All Plans	$4,441	121%
Select Health Inc - All Other Plans	$4,444	121%

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 $1,381.
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 Steele Memorial Medical Center 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.