CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $469
Cash Discount Price: $572
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc is $469. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $572. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 416 E Maumee St, Angola, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$572

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$469

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: $572 (16%)

Insurance Median: $469 (13%)

Cash: $572 (16% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $469 (13% 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
Aetna	$467	13%
Cigna	$467	13%
Corvel	$467	13%
Encore	$467	13%
Humana	$467 - $519	13%
Phcs	$467	13%
Plain Church Group Ministry	$467	13%
Sagamore Health Network	$467	13%
UnitedHealthcare	$468 - $546	13%
Caresource Indiana Of In	$469 - $537	13%
Managed Health Services	$469	13%
Mdwise	$469	13%
Coventry	$561	15%
Lucent	$654	18%
Frontpath	$690	19%
Centivo	$724	20%

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 $572.
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 Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc 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.