Just what do they mean max. out of pocket?

I have a 5000.00 out of pocket max. for out of network. Hospital is out of network, Dr. is not. Does that mean that would be the most I would pay for surgery? I know insurances can vary, I am considered a hmo. Answers anyone?

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