Umbilical/ventral hernia repair cost in Mayagüez, PR — inpatient
In Mayagüez, PR, 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 $681.92 to $681.92, with a median of $681.92. Across Puerto Rico, the median is $787.08 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49591, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Dec 26, 2024 and Dec 26, 2024.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital de la Concepcion San German, PR · (787) 892-1860 Laparoscopic Hernia | $681.92 | $681.92 | — | — | Dec 26, 2024 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $681.92, median $681.92, highest $681.92.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $787.08 — 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.