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Open Inguinal Hernia Repair, First-Time

New York 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.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,623 · 10th–90th $851$11,2200%10%10th90th$5,623Professionalmedian $646 · 10th–90th $457$1,6220%20%10th90th$646$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K$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
$707.95
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$10,471.29
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$5,623.41
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$11,220.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,380.38
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$501.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$12,882.50
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,023.29
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$10,964.78
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$4,466.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$89.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,905.46
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,995.26
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,288.25
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,096.48
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$8,317.64
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$9,120.11
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$11,481.54
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$616.60
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$50,118.72
Typical High
$75,857.76
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$10,964.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$4,570.88
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,905.46
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,380.38