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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair, First-Time

California rates for HCPCS 49505

A surgeon repairs a groin hernia, where tissue has pushed through a weak spot in the abdominal wall, using an open surgical incision rather than small laparoscopic ports. This version is for a hernia that has not been repaired before and can still be pushed back into place before surgery. Mesh may be used to reinforce the area, depending on the case.

Facilitymedian $9,120 · 10th–90th $1,950$17,7830%10%10th90th$9,120Professionalmedian $794 · 10th–90th $468$2,2910%10%10th90th$794$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,311.31
Median
$8,912.51
Typical High
$20,417.38
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$5,888.44
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$26,302.68
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$2,344.23
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,202.26
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$17,782.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,288.25
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$12,589.25
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,380.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$4,365.16
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,230.27
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$758.58
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$1,202.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$501.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$95.50
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,772.37
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$33,884.42
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$977.24
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$4,570.88
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$776.25
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,071.52
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,318.26
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,888.44
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$5,888.44
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$9,120.11
Typical High
$19,952.62
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,122.02