CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Bellin Health Oconto Hospital

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 49505
  • Insurance Median: $9,878
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,571
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.70x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Bellin Health Oconto Hospital is $9,878. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,571. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 2.70x the Medicare baseline. Located in 820 Arbutus Ave, Oconto, WI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,571

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9,878

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: $8,571 (234%)
Insurance Median: $9,878 (270%)
Cash: $8,571 (234% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9,878 (270% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 270% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 170%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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 $4,483 - $10,180 123%
Community Care $4,483 123%
Humana $4,483 123%
My Choice $4,483 123%
Network Health $4,483 - $11,208 123%
UnitedHealthcare $5,406 - $9,217 148%
Aetna $6,593 180%
Cigna $9,322 - $9,481 255%
Common Ground $9,597 - $9,867 262%
Chorus Community Health Plan $9,890 270%
Aspirus Arise $10,322 282%
Healthsmart $10,549 288%
Ihs(Claimsbridge) $10,549 288%
Medical College Of Wi $10,549 288%
Hps/Paymedix $10,813 - $11,736 296%
Wps Insurance $11,072 303%
Allied National $11,208 306%
First Health $11,208 306%
Galaxy Health $11,208 306%
Three Rivers Provider Network $11,867 324%
Trilogy $11,867 324%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 820 Arbutus Ave, Oconto, WI 54153
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals