CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Island Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $1,236
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,290
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.34x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Island Hospital is $1,236. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,290. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.34x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,290

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,236

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: $1,290 (35%)
Insurance Median: $1,236 (34%)
Cash: $1,290 (35% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,236 (34% 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
Kaiser Comm - All Other Plans $110 - $1,130 3%
Cigna $158 - $1,614 4%
First Health - All Plans $167 - $1,715 5%
Aarp Mcr Adv - All Plans $197 - $2,018 5%
Chpw Mcaid - All Plans $197 - $2,018 5%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans $197 - $2,018 5%
Humana $197 - $2,018 5%
Kaiser Mcr Adv $197 - $2,018 5%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans $197 - $2,018 5%
Samish Indian Health - All Plans $197 - $2,018 5%
Swinomish Indian Health - All Plans $197 - $2,018 5%
Tricare $197 - $2,018 5%
UnitedHealthcare $197 - $2,018 5%
Aetna $207 - $2,119 6%
Premera Mcr Adv $207 - $2,119 6%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans $209 - $2,139 6%
Regence Mcr Adv $209 - $2,139 6%
Premera Comm - All Other Plans $693 19%
First Choice - All Plans $721 20%
Regence Comm - All Other Plans $752 21%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA 98221
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals