CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Harrison County Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $467
Cash Discount Price: $599
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Harrison County Hospital is $467. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $599. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 245 Atwood Street, Corydon, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$599

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$467

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: $599 (16%)

Insurance Median: $467 (13%)

Cash: $599 (16% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $467 (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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Tricare	$423	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$444 - $467	12%
Aetna	$452 - $467	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$460 - $471	13%
Buckeye Exchange-All Plans	$460	13%
Caresource Mcaid Hip	$460	13%
Caresource Mcr Adv	$460	13%
Mdwise Mcaid Hip	$460	13%
Mhs Exchange-All Other Plans	$460	13%
Mhs Mcaid Hip	$460	13%
Passport Mcr Adv	$460	13%
Mhs Mcr Adv	$464	13%
Caresource Mcaid Hhw	$467	13%
Mdwise Mcaid Hhw/Hcc - All Other Plans	$467	13%
Mhs Mcaid Hhw/Hcc	$467	13%
Passport Mcaid-All Other Plans	$467	13%
Communicare Adv-All Plans	$469	13%
Caresource Exchange-All Other Plans	$483	13%
Cigna	$569	16%
Sagamore-All Plans	$569	16%
Siho Exchange	$598	16%
Siho One Southern	$598	16%
Siho Ppo/Hmo - All Other Plans	$598	16%
Encore Encircle	$621	17%
Encore Ppo - All Other Plans	$621	17%
Beech Street Comm-All Plans	$848	23%
First Health-All Plans	$848	23%
Multiplan-All Plans	$898	25%

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 $599.
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 Harrison County Hospital 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.