CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$3,119
about 0.9× the $3,658 Medicare rate · typically $1,124–$4,067
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$1,152
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $1,967 under the fair price · 0.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,658 Fair price $3,119 This hospital $1,152

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

Highest price of the 9 TX hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $498 Priciest $1,152

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 TX hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Inguinal hernia repair is about $3,119 (about 0.9× the $3,658 Medicare rate). Dell Seton Med Center at the University of Tx charges insurers about $1,152 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Austin, TX.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Humana AetnaCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $1,152 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $1,152 - $3,638 31%
Humanamajor $969 26%
Oscar Health $1,000 27%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $1,152
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 E 15Th Street, Austin, TX 78701
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals