CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $1,608
Cash Discount Price: $484
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is $1,608. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $484. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 W High St, Morris, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$484

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,608

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: $484 (13%)

Insurance Median: $1,608 (44%)

Cash: $484 (13% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,608 (44% 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
Cigna	$62	2%
Capp Care Ppo-Oth	$784	21%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$868 - $965	24%
Caterpillar - All Plans	$904	25%
Aetna	$1,234 - $3,914	34%
Ambetter / Centene	$1,407	38%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,467 - $3,837	40%
Choicecare Hum Othr - All Other Plans	$1,608	44%
Multiplan - All Other Plans	$1,608	44%
Multiplan Prime Ntwrk	$1,608	44%
Health Alliance - All Other Plans	$1,708	47%
Hfn All Plans - All Plans	$1,708	47%
Choicecare Hum Mcr Ppo	$3,837	105%
Health Alliance Mcr Adv	$3,952	108%

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 $484.
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 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers 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.