Umbilical/ventral hernia repair cost in Corning, NY — inpatient
In Corning, NY, 1 hospital lists a cash price for first repair of a small front abdominal hernia (e.g. umbilical), under 3 cm as an inpatient: from $513.12 to $513.12, with a median of $513.12. Across New York, the median is $3,657.95 at 32 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49591, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Hospital Hornell, NY · (607) 324-8000 PR RPR AA HERNIA 1ST < 3 CM REDUCIBLE | $513.12 | $860.50 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $513.12, median $513.12, highest $513.12.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $513.12 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
What it is
This is the first repair of a hernia in the front wall of the abdomen, such as an umbilical (belly button), ventral or incisional hernia, when the total defect is under 3 cm and the tissue can be pushed back in. The code applies to open, laparoscopic or robotic repair.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery; for this code, mesh placement is part of the repair, though the mesh itself may be listed as a supply. The surgeon's fee and anesthesia are billed separately.