Inguinal hernia repair Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Inguinal hernia repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1746 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$4,176median cash price · 1746 hospitals, 52 statestypically $958–$14,419 depending on the hospital

≈ 7.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$7,490

Cash / self-pay

$4,176

Insurer-negotiated

$3,684

Medicare pays

$538

$958$14,419

Median cash $4,176 · Medicare $538 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $4,176 — about 7.8× the Medicare rate ($538). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,076).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $7,490 list price could save about $3,314 (44%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Pratt Regional Medical Center	Pratt, KS	$636	$2,118	★ 4/5	100 min	—
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital	Edina, MN	$647	$578	★ 5/5	204 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$653	—	—	82 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$653	$4,513	—	115 min	—
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$661	$3,305	—	166 min	—
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr	Marshall, MN	$670	$1,131	—	126 min	—
Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH	Britton, SD	$670	$1,131	—	105 min	—
Ashtabula County Medical Center	Ashtabula, OH	$672	$722	★ 3/5	194 min	—
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center	Syracuse, NY	$684	$144	★ 2/5	226 min	—
Bellville Medical Center	Bellville, TX	$684	$144	—	104 min	—
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital	Springville, NY	$695	$551	—	145 min	—
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$701	$1,224	★ 4/5	122 min	—
Deaconess Hospital Inc	Evansville, IN	$701	$616	★ 2/5	186 min	—
The Women's Hospital	Newburgh, IN	$701	$754	★ 5/5	130 min	—
Deaconess Henderson Hospital	Henderson, KY	$701	$856	★ 2/5	127 min	—
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital	Elkin, NC	$708	$580	★ 3/5	168 min	—
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber	Windber, PA	$711	$582	★ 2/5	141 min	—
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, FL	$718	$427	★ 2/5	—	—
CHI Health-Mercy Corning	Corning, IA	$720	$1,357	★ 3/5	124 min	—
Family Health West Hospital	Fruita, CO	$727	$5,831	—	48 min	—
Prowers Medical Center	Lamar, CO	$730	—	—	118 min	—
CHI Health Missouri Valley	Missouri Valley, IA	$735	$1,357	★ 4/5	105 min	—
Weeks Medical Center	Lancaster, NH	$737	$580	—	107 min	—
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital	Lebanon, NH	$744	$1,057	★ 4/5	118 min	—
Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	$750	$534	★ 2/5	134 min	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Inguinal hernia repair

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $4,176; Medicare pays $538.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	211	$170 $29 – $504
Medicare	360	$221 $39 – $1,297
Tricare / VA	259	$265 $42 – $3,535
Highmark	110	$269 $42 – $3,961
Blue Cross Blue Shield	968	$383 $48 – $7,027
Univera	14	$386 $62 – $906
Anthem	456	$415 $47 – $7,120
Health Net	177	$415 $41 – $7,322
Kaiser Permanente	168	$417 $42 – $7,752
Centene / Ambetter	605	$466 $39 – $4,959
Geisinger	47	$551 $102 – $3,854
Molina Healthcare	470	$572 $47 – $3,950
Sanford Health Plan	37	$574 $109 – $3,513
MVP Health Care	57	$595 $367 – $4,249
Independent Health	32	$596 $244 – $1,005
AmeriHealth	148	$642 $93 – $9,094
HealthPartners	145	$645 $63 – $3,818
MultiPlan / PHCS network	352	$1,017 $56 – $8,161
Coventry	85	$1,040 $113 – $6,751
Priority Health	45	$1,082 $185 – $3,771
UCare	47	$1,124 $208 – $3,626
Security Health Plan	30	$1,157 $208 – $6,494
Amerigroup	120	$1,209 $287 – $3,245
Harvard Pilgrim	36	$1,245 $185 – $6,002
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	72	$1,300 $1,136 – $5,324
Medica	100	$1,471 $370 – $4,230
UPMC Health Plan	72	$1,513 $371 – $8,268
Humana	748	$1,588 $59 – $7,729
Bright Health	40	$2,007 $1,471 – $5,321
UnitedHealthcare	1146	$2,343 $185 – $9,953
Aetna	1009	$3,044 $152 – $8,948
SelectHealth	34	$3,497 $370 – $6,202
Devoted Health	113	$3,543 $776 – $4,233
AvMed	41	$4,419 $208 – $11,304
EmblemHealth	57	$4,536 $510 – $28,246
Cigna	787	$5,423 $300 – $14,306
Healthcare Highways	33	$5,475 $4,988 – $6,287
Oscar Health	176	$7,019 $715 – $10,272

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Puerto Rico	$672
Vermont	$966
Maryland	$1,262
North Dakota	$1,483
South Dakota	$1,504
New Hampshire	$1,673

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Michael Castellano, M.D.	General Surgery	Staten Island, NY	96
David Berger, MD	Vascular Surgery	Boston, MA	81
Nora Fullington, M.D.	General Surgery	Wellesley, MA	76
Brent Shoji, MD	General Surgery	Boston, MA	70
Scott Kripke, MD	General Surgery	Paoli, PA	61
Kortney Hodgson, PA-C	Physician Assistant	Wellesley, MA	61
Michael Lieberman, M.D.	General Surgery	New York, NY	61
Glenn Sandler, MD, FACS	General Surgery	Rockville, MD	58
Kennedy Gabre, M.D.	General Surgery	Florham Park, NJ	57
Dan Reiner, MD	General Surgery	New Hyde Park, NY	57
Stephen Ganshirt, M.D.	General Surgery	Lake Forest, IL	52
Charles Chandler, MD	General Surgery	Santa Monica, CA	51

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Does Medicare cover Inguinal hernia repair?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Inguinal hernia repair. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $538. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $108 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1746 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $4,176, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $7,490, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,684, a Medicare rate of about $538. Most cash prices fall between $958 and $14,419 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Inguinal hernia repair cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1746 US hospitals is $4,176. Most hospitals fall between $958 and $14,419. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Inguinal hernia repair?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $538). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Inguinal hernia repair?

Medicare pays about $538. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Inguinal hernia repair prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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