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Lumbar Hernia Repair

Maine rates for HCPCS 49540

Repairs a hernia in the muscular wall of the flank, in the lower back between the ribs and the hip. The bulging tissue is pushed back into place and the weak spot in the wall is closed and reinforced. Hernias in this location are uncommon and often follow an injury or earlier surgery.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $617 · 10th to 90th $617 to $12,303
$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $617

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,302.69
Median
$12,302.69
Typical High
$12,302.69