CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: The University Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $4,026
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,629
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at The University Hospital is $4,026. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,629. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,629

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,026

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: $4,629 (127%)
Insurance Median: $4,026 (110%)
Cash: $4,629 (127% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,026 (110% 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
Horizon $529 - $8,063 14%
Amerihealth $950 - $4,026 26%
Aetna $2,640 - $6,570 72%
Fidelis $2,640 - $4,026 72%
UnitedHealthcare $2,640 - $4,026 72%
Wellpoint $2,693 74%
United $3,597 98%
Clover Health $4,026 110%
First Health $6,295 172%
Americare $6,745 184%
Qualcare $6,745 184%
Correctional Medical Services $7,195 197%
Multiplan $7,195 197%
First Trenton $8,094 221%
Managed Care Inc $8,094 221%
Consumer Health Network $8,544 234%
Three Rivers $8,544 234%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 150 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals