CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Caribou Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $1,085
Cash Discount Price: $1,590
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.30x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Caribou Medical Center is $1,085. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,590. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.30x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 South 3Rd West, Soda Springs, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,590

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,085

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: $1,590 (43%)

Insurance Median: $1,085 (30%)

Cash: $1,590 (43% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,085 (30% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

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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	$158 - $1,480	4%
Humana	$458	13%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$458	13%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$458	13%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$458	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$526 - $1,115	14%
Cigna	$778	21%
Select Health-All Other Plans	$920	25%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Plans	$1,062	29%
Select Health/Bright Path Mcr Adv	$1,108	30%
Bc Qualified Hp (Qhp)	$1,115	30%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$1,293	35%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$2,044	56%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$2,203	60%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,225	61%

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 $1,590.
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 Caribou 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.