Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older in Clinton, IA — inpatient
In Clinton, IA, 2 hospitals list a cash price for Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older as an inpatient: from $977.40 to $1,878.00, with a median of $1,427.70. The lowest listed price is at MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center.
Cash prices at 2 facilities across 2 cities for code 49505, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Where each hospital's price falls
Each dot is one hospital's cash price on a scale from the lowest to the highest in Clinton, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center lowest Dewitt, IA Repair ing/hern init reduc >5 yr 49505 | $977.40 | $1,629.00 | 40% | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center-Clinton Inc Clinton, IA PR Repr Init Ing Hernia 5y or Older Reducible | $1,878.00 | $1,878.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $977.40, median $1,427.70, highest $1,878.00 — a 1.9× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $9,911.40 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is open surgery to repair an inguinal (groin) hernia for the first time in someone age 5 or older, when the hernia can be pushed back in (reducible). The surgeon returns the tissue to its place and strengthens the wall, usually with mesh.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery; mesh may be included or listed as a separate supply. The surgeon's fee and anesthesia are billed separately.