CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: NYU Langone Hospitals

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $6,181
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.69x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at NYU Langone Hospitals is $6,181. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.69x the Medicare baseline. Located in 550 First Avenue, New York, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,181

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%)
Insurance Median: $6,181 (169%)
Ins. Median: $6,181 (169% 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
Healthfirst $1,530 - $6,181 42%
Amida $2,747 75%
Fidelis $2,747 - $6,181 75%
Healthplus $2,747 - $6,181 75%
Hip $2,747 - $8,427 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,747 75%
Metroplus $2,747 - $8,268 75%
UnitedHealthcare $2,747 - $14,618 75%
Somos $2,885 - $3,709 79%
Ghi $4,176 - $12,574 114%
Medicare (plans) $4,176 114%
Wellcare $4,176 114%
Centerlight $4,259 116%
Oscar $5,385 147%
Cigna $6,487 177%
1199 $7,259 - $8,539 198%
Hamaspik $8,352 228%
Oxford $9,762 - $12,059 267%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $10,869 - $13,586 297%
Aetna $11,080 303%
Magnacare $13,453 - $25,798 368%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals