Price spread for CPT 49505: Hospital pricing ranges from $382 to $12,997.
What Is a Inguinal Hernia Repair?
Inguinal hernia repair closes a weakened abdominal wall opening, often with mesh support.
When Is It Ordered?
Doctors commonly order this for painful groin bulge, activity-limiting discomfort, or risk of hernia incarceration.
How Long Does It Take?
45-120 minutes outpatient.
How to Prepare
Pre-op evaluation and fasting are required.
How to Save on a Hernia Repair
Potential savings: thousands of dollars by getting multiple bundled quotes.
- Ask for a written all-in estimate including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility.
- Compare hospitals with ambulatory surgery centers when appropriate.
- Negotiate before service while you still have price leverage.
Hospital Prices for CPT 49505
Table below shows a sample of hospitals with reported prices for this procedure.
| Hospital | City | State | Cash Price | Negotiated | Gross Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTACH AT RIVERSIDE, LLC | NEWPORT NEWS | VA | N/A | N/A | $3 |
| BHSM REHABILITATION LLC | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | N/A | $6 |
| OSR LOUISIANA LLC | JEFFERSON | LA | N/A | N/A | $16 |
| REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF DENTON LLC | DENTON | TX | N/A | N/A | $16 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - NORTH KNOXVILLE, INC. | POWELL | TN | N/A | N/A | $16 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - NORTHERN KENTUCKY LLC | FORT THOMAS | KY | N/A | N/A | $16 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - PALM BEACH INC | LAKE WORTH | FL | N/A | N/A | $16 |
| SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | $16 | $21 | $33 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - AUGUSTA INC | AUGUSTA | GA | N/A | N/A | $17 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL BELHAVEN LLC | JACKSON | MS | N/A | N/A | $17 |
| SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITALS INC | BIRMINGHAM | AL | N/A | N/A | $17 |
| OHRH, LLC | COLUMBUS | OH | N/A | N/A | $20 |
| TRIHEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, LLC | CINCINNATI | OH | N/A | N/A | $20 |
| REGENCY HOSPITAL COMPANY OF MERIDIAN LLC | MERIDIAN | MS | N/A | N/A | $20 |
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED | BRISTOL | CT | $21 | N/A | $350 |
| ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL | CEDAR RAPIDS | IA | N/A | N/A | $40 |
| TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL, INC. | TEMECULA | CA | N/A | $47 | $12,968 |
| MCLAREN FLINT | FLINT | MI | $48 | $275 | $96 |
| MOUNTAIN RIVER BIRTHING AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | BLACKFOOT | ID | $72 | $2,038 | $103 |
| AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | AUBURN | NY | $129 | N/A | N/A |
| PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LOXAHATCHEE | FL | $130 | N/A | $770 |
| WINSTON COUNTY MEDICAL FOUNDATION | LOUISVILLE | MS | $190 | $44 | $243 |
| SILVER OAKS BEHAVIORAL, LLC | NEW LENOX | IL | $229 | $126 | $229 |
| WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LEBANON | IN | $237 | $1,314 | $339 |
| MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL | GREENBRAE | CA | $243 | N/A | $10 |
| PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ROLLA | MO | $272 | $517 | $302 |
| PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON | ANACORTES | WA | N/A | $304 | $1,236 |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | DOVER | DE | $320 | $197 | N/A |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | MILFORD | DE | $320 | $197 | N/A |
| AGH LAVEEN LLC | LAVEEN | AZ | N/A | $344 | $8,126 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON | TX | N/A | $373 | $3,003 |
| SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL | ROCKFORD | IL | $384 | $387 | $2,262 |
| EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL | LAKE PROVIDENCE | LA | $392 | $418 | $522 |
| THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO | IL | N/A | N/A | $436 |
| TRI-CITY HOSPITAL | OCEANSIDE | CA | N/A | $478 | $1,108 |
| REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC | RICHMOND | IN | N/A | $529 | N/A |
| UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LOUISVILLE | KY | N/A | $529 | N/A |
| HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | HOLLAND | MI | $540 | $811 | $900 |
| ST. CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC | MOREHEAD | KY | $543 | $511 | $724 |
| MORRIS HOSPITAL | MORRIS | IL | $544 | $1,608 | $2,010 |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE | AL | N/A | $551 | N/A |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON | KY | $555 | N/A | $555 |
| ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF WHITE COUNTY | SEARCY | AR | N/A | $567 | N/A |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $567 | N/A |
| FREEPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | FREEPORT | IL | $573 | $1,992 | $716 |
| FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTE | AL | $577 | $370 | $962 |
| PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LLC | LUVERNE | AL | $577 | $370 | $962 |
| HONORHEALTH | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | $590 | N/A |
| WOODRIDGE OF WEST MEMPHIS, LLC | WEST MEMPHIS | AR | N/A | $590 | N/A |
| BAXTER COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | MOUNTAIN HOME | AR | N/A | $592 | N/A |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC | TALLASSEE | AL | N/A | $592 | N/A |
| CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | CONWAY | AR | N/A | $592 | N/A |
| FORREST CITY ARKANSAS HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC | FORREST CITY | AR | N/A | $592 | N/A |
| CREEK NATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS | OKMULGEE | OK | $594 | $504 | $990 |
| CREEK NATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS | OKMULGEE | OK | $594 | $504 | $990 |
| AURORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE - TEMPE, LLC | TEMPE | AZ | N/A | $607 | N/A |
| UNITED METHODIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC | MAUMELLE | AR | N/A | $607 | N/A |
| BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | MESA | AZ | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | QUEEN CREEK | AZ | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| GUIDANCE CENTER, INC. | FLAGSTAFF | AZ | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| HONORHEALTH | SCOTTSDALE | AZ | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| MCSA LLC | EL DORADO | AR | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC | TUCSON | AZ | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| STATE OF ARKANSAS | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| UHS OF BENTON LLC | BENTON | AR | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| YAVAPAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | PRESCOTT | AZ | N/A | $622 | N/A |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM-SUNBELT INC | WAUCHULA | FL | N/A | $650 | N/A |
| DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | PERRY | FL | $652 | $638 | $1,087 |
| SOUTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT | PEMBROKE PINES | FL | $652 | $638 | $1,087 |
| THE PAVILION AT HEALTHPARK LLC | FORT MYERS | FL | $652 | $638 | $1,087 |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SHERIDAN COUNTY | SHERIDAN | WY | $662 | $786 | $827 |
| BRYAN HOSPITAL KEARNEY | KEARNEY | NE | $677 | $3,264 | $967 |
| DIGNITY HEALTH | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | $686 | N/A |
| RIVERVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | TEXARKANA | AR | N/A | $735 | N/A |
State-by-State Pricing for Hernia Repair
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Hernia Repair cost without insurance?
Based on published hospital data, Hernia Repair prices typically range from $382 to $12,997. Always ask for the self-pay or cash rate before scheduling.
Why do Hernia Repair prices vary so much by hospital?
Hospitals negotiate different payer contracts, apply different facility fees, and use different chargemaster pricing strategies. That creates large price gaps for the same CPT code.
What does Medicare pay for CPT 49505?
A national Medicare rate is not available in this dataset for CPT 49505.
How can I lower my Hernia Repair bill?
Compare multiple facilities, ask for the cash price up front, and request a written estimate with all facility and professional fees.
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