CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$2,985
about 0.8× the $3,658 Medicare rate · typically $1,735–$4,219
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$2,334
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $651 under the fair price · 0.6× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,658 Fair price $2,985 This hospital $2,334

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How this hospital compares to other NY hospitals

Highest price of the 9 NY hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $491 Priciest $2,334

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 NY hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Inguinal hernia repair is about $2,985 (about 0.8× the $3,658 Medicare rate). Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, Inc charges insurers about $2,334 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Dunkirk, NY.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $10,914 298%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $507 - $2,776 14%
Humanamajor $4,469 122%
EmblemHealth $5,810 159%
Independent Health $2,334 - $5,989 64%
WellCare $4,603 126%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $53 - $4,166

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 529 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals