Price Checker / CPT 49500
How much does Rpr Ing Hernia Init Reduce cost?
CPT 49500 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 14x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$620–$1,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $12,685 is $11,745 over the fair price (about 14x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Rpr Ing Hernia Init Reduce
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Chautauqua , NY | — | — | 2752% |
| Dallas County Hospital PERRY, IA | $11,554 | $7,510 | 2701% |
| Wayne Healthcare Greenville, OH | $36,852 | — | 1715% |
| Ashley County Medical Center Crossett, AR | $933 | — | 773% |
| Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , WV | $2,324 | $1,162 | 463% |
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About Rpr Ing Hernia Init Reduce
CPT code 49500 refers to rpr ing hernia init reduce (billing description: "Rpr ing hernia init reduce"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $413 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $413 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.