CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $1,520
  • Cash Discount Price: $730
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.42x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Northwest Health-La Porte is $1,520. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $730. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.42x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$730

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,520

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: $730 (20%)
Insurance Median: $1,520 (42%)
Cash: $730 (20% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,520 (42% 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
Lutheran $365 - $1,702 10%
Self Pay $446 - $18,254 12%
One Call $460 13%
Php $558 - $22,850 15%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $565 - $23,121 15%
Alpha Baking $608 - $24,891 17%
Php Freedom Network $813 - $33,288 22%
Encore $878 - $49,782 24%
County Of Laporte $946 - $38,720 26%
UnitedHealthcare $989 - $38,941 27%
Cigna $1,004 - $41,098 27%
Prime Health Services $1,013 - $41,485 28%
Prime Health Services Auto $1,013 - $41,485 28%
Aetna $1,050 - $45,744 29%
Ihn $1,081 - $44,251 30%
Community Health Alliance $1,175 - $48,123 32%
Lutheran Network $1,189 - $48,676 33%
Sagamore Health Network $1,189 - $48,676 33%
Chandler Group $1,216 - $49,782 33%
Hfn Workers Compensation $1,216 - $49,782 33%
Multiplan $1,216 - $49,782 33%
Phcs $1,216 - $49,782 33%
Caresource $1,749 - $2,274 48%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,274 - $15,439 62%
Humana $2,274 - $3,735 62%
Managed Health Services $2,274 - $7,592 62%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,274 62%
Mhs $2,274 62%
Medicare (plans) $3,735 102%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $3,796 104%
Node Va $3,796 104%
Va Choice Program $3,796 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $3,810 104%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $3,948 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $3,986 109%
Us Department Of Labor $4,745 130%
Tricare $6,335 173%
Node Champva $6,669 182%
Prime Health In Work Comp $6,833 187%
In Wc $7,592 208%
Encore Kba Epo $9,111 249%
Magnacare Ma $9,293 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $11,389 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals