Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older in Corning, IA — inpatient
In Corning, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older as an inpatient: from $678.72 to $678.72, with a median of $678.72.
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 Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital, Corning Iowa Corning, IA PC RPR INGUINL HERN AGE 5 OR> | $678.72 | $1,414.00 | 52% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $678.72, median $678.72, highest $678.72.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $678.72 — 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.