CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Chelsea Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $4,266
  • Cash Discount Price: $21,058
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Chelsea Hospital is $4,266. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $21,058. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$21,058

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,266

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: $21,058 (576%)
Insurance Median: $4,266 (117%)
Cash: $21,058 (576% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,266 (117% 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
U Of M Health Plan $1,140 31%
Asr Health Benefits $1,452 40%
Caresource $1,452 40%
Hap $1,452 40%
Varipro $1,452 40%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,000 - $5,951 55%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,000 - $3,457 55%
Priority Health $2,274 - $5,053 62%
Aetna $3,510 - $5,951 96%
Blue Care Network Advantage $3,510 - $5,951 96%
Medicare (plans) $3,510 - $6,072 96%
Align Senior Care $3,581 - $6,072 98%
Angela Hospice $3,581 - $6,072 98%
Arbor Hospice $3,581 - $6,072 98%
Heartland Hospice $3,581 - $6,072 98%
UnitedHealthcare $3,689 - $6,254 101%
Cca - Zing Health $3,790 - $6,427 104%
Longevity Ipa Of Michigan Llc Health Plan Isnp $4,036 - $6,843 110%
Bcn Domestic $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Benefit Administrators Of Massachusetts $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Care Network $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Distinction Transplant $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Shield - Ca $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Shield - Id (Regence) $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Northeastern $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Shield - Ny Highmark Western $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Shield - Pa (Highmark) $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Blue Shield - Wa (Regence) $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Health Choices $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Kaiser Domestic $4,266 - $5,332 117%
Molina Marketplace $4,655 - $7,894 127%
Health Cost Solutions $5,551 - $9,412 152%
Vitalcore $5,551 - $9,412 152%
Wellpath $5,551 - $9,412 152%
Employee Benefit Logistic $8,058 - $13,662 220%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals