CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: UPMC Passavant

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $3,548
Cash Discount Price: $5,322
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at UPMC Passavant is $3,548. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,322. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9100 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$5,322

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,548

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: $5,322 (145%)

Insurance Median: $3,548 (97%)

Cash: $5,322 (145% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,548 (97% 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
Upmc Health Plan	$349 - $3,127	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$365 - $3,701	10%
Highmark Wholecare (Prev Gateway)	$471 - $3,633	13%
Amerihealth Caritas	$496 - $3,634	14%
Pa Health & Wellness	$541 - $3,634	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,041 - $6,207	28%
Upmc Work Partners	$1,141	31%
Private Health Care Systems	$1,327 - $8,249	36%
Cigna	$3,016 - $3,548	82%
Health Plan Of Upper Ohio Valley	$3,365 - $4,098	92%
Aetna	$3,533 - $3,701	97%
Coventry/First Health	$6,209	170%
Intergroup	$7,362 - $7,983	201%
Humana	$7,540 - $8,249	206%
Multiplan	$7,540 - $8,249	206%

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 $5,322.
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 UPMC Passavant 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.