CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $9,105
Cash Discount Price: $12,945
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at St Luke's Wood River Medical Center is $9,105. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,945. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,945

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,105

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: $12,945 (354%)

Insurance Median: $9,105 (249%)

Cash: $12,945 (354% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9,105 (249% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Commercial [1028]	$4,919 - $16,742	134%
Medicare (plans)	$4,919 - $10,035	134%
Veterans Affairs [1056]	$4,919 - $9,838	134%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,968 - $14,757	136%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,165 - $15,620	141%
Aetna	$5,411 - $16,397	148%
Moda [1055]	$7,594 - $15,189	208%
Geha [1065]	$7,810 - $15,620	214%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$7,810 - $15,620	214%
Cigna	$8,026 - $16,052	219%
Providence [1022]	$8,026 - $16,052	219%
Pacificsource [1020]	$8,112 - $16,224	222%
First Health [1064]	$8,198 - $16,742	224%
Webtpa [1071]	$8,198 - $16,397	224%

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 $12,945.
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 St Luke's Wood River 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.