CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: O U Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $4,721
Cash Discount Price: $3,818
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at O U Medical Center is $4,721. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,818. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Ne 13Th Street, Oklahoma City, OK.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,818

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,721

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: $3,818 (104%)

Insurance Median: $4,721 (129%)

Cash: $3,818 (104% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,721 (129% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Aetna	$448 - $1,793	12%
Ameri-Plus Preferred Care Inc	$3,427 - $5,810	94%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,427 - $5,985	94%
Humana	$3,427 - $5,810	94%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,495 - $10,137	96%
Oklahoma Complete Care	$3,632 - $6,159	99%
Wellpath	$5,825 - $9,877	159%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $3,818.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 49505.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm O U Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 49505.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.