Mesh Placement for Hernia Repair

Illinois rates for HCPCS 49568

Placement of a piece of surgical mesh to reinforce the abdominal wall during an open repair of a hernia at or near a previous incision, or to help close the wound after tissue has been cut away for a severe soft-tissue infection. The mesh acts as a patch that the body's own tissue grows into. It is done in addition to the main repair and is charged separately.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Professionalmedian $427 · 10th to 90th $263 to $513

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $426.58 Median $426.58 Typical High $426.58	Professional	None	$426.58	$426.58	$426.58
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $263.03 Median $263.03 Typical High $512.86	Professional	None	$263.03	$263.03	$512.86