CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Harlingen Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,579
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,579
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Harlingen Medical Center is $3,579. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,579. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,579

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,579

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: $3,579 (98%)
Insurance Median: $3,579 (98%)
Cash: $3,579 (98% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,579 (98% 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
Aetna $1,642 - $3,579 45%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,579 - $4,446 98%
Careworks Worker Compensation Fka Rockport Community Network $3,579 98%
Cigna $3,579 - $3,686 98%
Humana $3,579 98%
Medicare (plans) $3,579 98%
San Benito Medical Associates $3,579 98%
Superior Health Plan $3,579 98%
Texas Bluebonnett Health Plan $3,579 - $5,906 98%
Tricare $3,579 98%
UnitedHealthcare $3,579 - $4,922 98%
Veterans Evaluation Services $3,579 98%
Wellmed $3,579 98%
Workers Compensation $3,579 98%
Molina $3,758 - $5,548 103%
Provider Partners Health Plan $3,758 103%
Imperial Insurance Company $3,794 104%
Asserta Health $4,653 127%
Friday Health Plan $4,653 127%
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative $4,653 127%
Superior Health Commercial Exchange $4,653 127%
Employer Direct Healthcare $5,011 137%
Corporate Remedies Worker Compensation $5,369 147%
Naphcare $5,548 152%
Baker Benefits Administrators $7,158 196%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5501 South Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX 78550
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals