CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: East Liverpool City Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,708
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,370
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at East Liverpool City Hospital is $3,708. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,370. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.01x the Medicare baseline. Located in 425 West 5Th Street, East Liverpool, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,370

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,708

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: $3,370 (92%)
Insurance Median: $3,708 (101%)
Cash: $3,370 (92% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,708 (101% 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
Standard Eapg Logic $3,273 89%
UnitedHealthcare $3,303 - $4,784 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,371 - $4,693 92%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $3,371 - $5,393 92%
Health America $3,371 92%
Medical Mutual Of Oh $3,371 92%
Medicare (plans) $3,371 92%
Molina $3,371 - $4,888 92%
Tricare $3,371 92%
Care Source $3,472 - $4,888 95%
Devoted Health $3,539 97%
Communicare $3,607 99%
Valor Health Plan $3,607 99%
Perennial $3,708 101%
Naphcare $4,045 111%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,557 125%
Paramount $4,693 128%
Employer Direct Healthcare $4,719 129%
Amerihealth Caritas $4,784 131%
Three Rivers $4,895 134%
Provider Select $4,995 137%
Worker Compensation $5,039 138%
Multiplan (Fka Private Healthcare Systems) $5,046 138%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 425 West 5Th Street, East Liverpool, OH 43920
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals