Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older in Dubuque, IA — inpatient
In Dubuque, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older as an inpatient: from $1,277.60 to $1,277.60, with a median of $1,277.60.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49505, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jan 28, 2026 and Jan 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque, IA PR REPAIR ING HERNIA,5+Y/O,REDUCIBL | $1,277.60 | $1,597.00 | 20% | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,277.60, median $1,277.60, highest $1,277.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $10,478.33 — 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.