CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $386
Cash Discount Price: $1,476
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $386. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,476. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,476

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$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: $1,476 (40%)

Insurance Median: $386 (11%)

Cash: $1,476 (40% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $386 (11% 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
Sentra Health	$295 - $386	8%
Aetna	$365 - $1,446	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$365 - $841	10%
Caresource	$365 - $1,181	10%
The Health Plan	$365 - $1,328	10%
Unicare	$365	10%
Humana	$386 - $1,328	11%
Multiplan	$386	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$386 - $1,181	11%
Clear Spring Health	$397	11%
Ally Align	$405	11%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$540	15%
Naphcare	$772	21%
Greenbrier Resort	$1,033	28%
Healthsmart	$1,181	32%
Fedmed	$1,328	36%

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 $1,476.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.