Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older in Centerville, IA — inpatient
In Centerville, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older as an inpatient: from $1,878.00 to $11,931.00, with a median of $6,904.50.
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 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 Centerville, IA.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville lowest Centerville, IA PR Repr Init Ing Hernia 5y or Older Reducible | $1,878.00 | $1,878.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville one side Centerville, IA HC Repr Hernia Ing Init >=5yr Rt (Restricted Method II CAH) | $7,954.00 | $7,954.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville one side Centerville, IA HC Repr Hernia Ing Init >=5yr Lt (Restricted Method II CAH) | $7,954.00 | $7,954.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville Centerville, IA HC Repr Hernia Ing Init >=5yr Bl (Restricted Method II CAH) | $11,931.00 | $11,931.00 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,878.00, median $6,904.50, highest $11,931.00 — a 6.4× difference within the same market.
One side of the body : lowest $7,954.00, median $7,954.00, highest $7,954.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $11,931.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $7,954.00 — 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.