CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Providence St Mary Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $5,386
Cash Discount Price: $7,965
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Providence St Mary Medical Center is $5,386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,965. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 401 W Poplar St, Walla Walla, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,965

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,386

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: $7,965 (218%)

Insurance Median: $5,386 (147%)

Cash: $7,965 (218% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,386 (147% 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
Blue Shield	$3,066 - $4,309	84%
Kaiser	$3,990 - $11,738	109%
Aetna	$4,109 - $17,967	112%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,189	115%
Community Health Plan	$4,389 - $6,384	120%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$7,182 - $15,572	196%
Coordinated Care	$7,381	202%

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 $7,965.
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 Providence St Mary 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.