CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $4,265
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,697
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Pullman Regional Hospital is $4,265. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,697. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,697

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,265

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: $5,697 (156%)
Insurance Median: $4,265 (117%)
Cash: $5,697 (156% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,265 (117% 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
Community Health Plan Mcaid-All Plans $304 - $4,413 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $304 - $4,413 8%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans $304 - $4,413 8%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans $304 - $4,413 8%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans $304 - $4,413 8%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans $499 - $4,997 14%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans $505 - $4,265 14%
Kaiser Mcare Advan $505 - $4,265 14%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans $505 - $4,265 14%
Triwest - All Plans $505 - $4,265 14%
Wellcare Mcr Adv $550 - $4,649 15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $580 - $11,578 16%
Humana $580 - $4,265 16%
Premera First - All Plans $709 - $8,897 19%
Aetna $716 - $11,578 20%
First Choice - All Other Plans $848 - $10,968 23%
First Choice Admin $848 - $10,054 23%
Kaiser - All Other Plans $975 - $6,381 27%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans $1,035 - $10,359 28%
Multiplan - All Plans $1,035 - $10,359 28%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans $1,096 - $10,968 30%
Cigna $1,096 - $10,968 30%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans $1,096 - $10,968 30%
Northwest One - All Plans $1,096 - $10,968 30%
UnitedHealthcare $1,096 - $10,968 30%
Great West Hlth-All Plans $1,157 - $11,578 32%
Integrated Hp - All Plans $1,157 - $11,578 32%
Spokane Phco - All Plans $1,157 - $11,578 32%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans $1,194 - $11,943 33%
Single Case Agree - All Plans $8,897 243%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA 99163
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals