CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $762
  • Cash Discount Price: $980
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.21x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $762. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $980. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$980

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$762

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: $980 (27%)
Insurance Median: $762 (21%)
Cash: $980 (27% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $762 (21% 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
Molina $470 - $902 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $544 - $902 15%
Coventry $555 - $587 15%
Aetna $587 - $949 16%
Health Alliance $587 - $793 16%
Longevity Health Plan $587 16%
Sinai Medical Group $587 16%
United $587 - $930 16%
UnitedHealthcare $587 16%
Zing Health $599 16%
Clear Springs Health $605 17%
Village Md $617 - $734 17%
Wellcare $617 17%
St Anthony Health Network $646 18%
Uic Physician Group $646 18%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $661 18%
Physician Care Network Inc $671 18%
Union Health Service $705 19%
Dolton Medical Associates $734 20%
Mac Neal Health Providers $734 20%
Mercy Physician Association $734 20%
Unified Physicians Network $734 20%
West Suburban Health Providers $734 20%
Caterpillar $762 21%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $762 21%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $762 21%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $762 21%
Lake County Physician Associates $764 21%
Northshore Physician Association $764 21%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $764 21%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $764 21%
Valenz $781 21%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $793 22%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $793 22%
Campus Care $881 24%
Healthsmart $881 24%
The Alliance $881 24%
County Care Health Plan $902 25%
Meridian $902 25%
Youthcare Healthchoice $902 25%
Healthlink $922 25%
Cigna $938 26%
Multiplan $1,234 - $1,871 34%
Equian $1,871 51%
Zelis $1,871 51%
Integrated Health Plan $2,058 56%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals