CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,211
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,154
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center is $3,211. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,154. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,154

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,211

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: $4,154 (114%)
Insurance Median: $3,211 (88%)
Cash: $4,154 (114% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,211 (88% 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
Aetna $680 - $3,211 19%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $680 19%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $680 19%
Humana $680 - $3,211 19%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $680 19%
UnitedHealthcare $680 - $6,591 19%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,211 - $10,501 88%
Cigna $3,211 - $3,328 88%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $3,211 88%
Medicare (plans) $3,211 88%
Ochsner Health Plan $3,211 88%
Tricare $3,211 88%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $3,304 90%
Wellcare Of Louisiana $3,372 92%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1214 Coolidge Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals