CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $3,095
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,325
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $3,095. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,325. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.85x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,325

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,095

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: $3,325 (91%)
Insurance Median: $3,095 (85%)
Cash: $3,325 (91% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,095 (85% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,061 - $3,095 29%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,152 31%
Superior_Mcd $1,570 43%
Aetna $2,115 - $3,095 58%
Multiplan $2,247 61%
Tx_Free_Market $3,032 83%
Ambetter / Centene $3,095 85%
Edhp $3,095 85%
Humana $3,095 - $11,923 85%
Mcr_United $3,095 85%
Medicare (plans) $3,095 85%
Sendero $3,095 85%
Tricare $3,095 85%
Triwest $3,095 85%
Wellcare $3,095 85%
Cigna $4,150 113%
90_Degree_Benefits $4,642 127%
Scott_And_White $9,171 251%
Beech_Street $12,840 351%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals