CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Clarion Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,395
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.93x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Clarion Hospital is $3,395. 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 0.93x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,395

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: $3,395 (93%)
Ins. Median: $3,395 (93% 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
Medicaid / KanCare $318 9%
Amerihealth $349 - $3,395 10%
Jefferson Health Plan $349 10%
Geisinger $384 - $3,565 10%
Upmc $397 - $3,768 11%
Workers Comp $1,102 30%
Highmark $3,361 - $5,632 92%
Highmark Community Blue $3,381 92%
Cigna $3,395 93%
Martin'S Point - Usfhp $3,395 93%
Medicare (plans) $3,395 93%
Tricare $3,395 93%
UnitedHealthcare $3,395 93%
Aetna $3,497 - $7,809 96%
Devoted Health Plan $3,599 98%
The Health Plan $3,599 - $7,978 98%
Gateway $3,633 99%
Pa Health & Wellness $3,633 99%
American Health Plan $3,735 102%
Highmark - Ind.& Managed Care $7,623 208%
Peak Health $7,978 218%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Hospital Drive, Clarion, PA 16214
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals