CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Landmark Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $4,006
Cash Discount Price: $4,005
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.10x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Landmark Medical Center is $4,006. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,005. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.10x the Medicare baseline. Located in 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,005

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,006

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: $4,005 (109%)

Insurance Median: $4,006 (110%)

Cash: $4,005 (109% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $4,006 (110% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
UnitedHealthcare	$1,324 - $5,854	36%
Tufts Health Plan	$1,793 - $4,006	49%
Neighborhood Health Plan	$1,900 - $4,270	52%
Medicaid / KanCare	$2,976	81%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,323 - $5,106	91%
Aetna	$4,006	110%
Humana	$4,006	110%
Medicare (plans)	$4,006	110%
Tricare	$4,006	110%
Common Wellthcare Alliance	$4,086 - $4,206	112%
Wellcare	$4,086	112%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$5,608	153%

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 $4,005.
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 Landmark 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.