CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $3,643
Cash Discount Price: $8,660
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance is $3,643. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,660. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5501 South McColl, Edinburg, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,660

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,643

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: $8,660 (237%)

Insurance Median: $3,643 (100%)

Cash: $8,660 (237% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,643 (100% 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
Molina	$1,236 - $4,337	34%
Driscoll	$1,248	34%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,248	34%
Superior	$1,272 - $4,337	35%
Wellcare/Allwell	$1,272	35%
Aetna	$2,114 - $5,076	58%
Healthsmart	$2,718 - $5,076	74%
Humana	$3,470	95%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,539 - $5,037	97%
Wellcare	$3,643	100%
Cl Frates	$4,511	123%

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 $8,660.
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 Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance 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.