CMS Price Transparency Data

Inguinal hernia repair

Facility: Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 49505 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 49505
Insurance Median: $3,180
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.87x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Inguinal hernia repair at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is $3,180. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,657.95, this hospital’s rate is 0.87x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9300 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,180

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%)

Insurance Median: $3,180 (87%)

Ins. Median: $3,180 (87% 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
Community Care Health	$491 - $1,155	13%
Sierra Hpn	$491 - $1,155	13%
Molina Healthcare	$491 - $1,201	13%
Caresource	$1,201	33%
Corvel	$2,147 - $2,572	59%
Olympus Medsave USA	$2,260 - $2,707	62%
United	$2,308 - $3,180	63%
Legacy Provider Network	$2,436	67%
Sierra	$2,607 - $2,956	71%
Hometown Health Providers	$2,678 - $3,262	73%
Ambetter / Centene	$3,335	91%
Multiplan	$3,500	96%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,528 - $4,589	96%
Select Health	$3,894 - $5,307	106%
Aetna	$4,169 - $4,586	114%
Health Services Coalition	$4,260	116%
Humana	$4,370	119%
Cigna	$6,461	177%

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 $X.
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 Southern Hills Hospital and 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.