Umbilical/ventral hernia repair cost in Devils Lake, ND — inpatient
In Devils Lake, ND, 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 $4,716.52 to $4,716.52, with a median of $4,716.52. Across North Dakota, the median is $3,564.01 at 6 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49591, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Devils Lake Devils Lake, ND · (701) 662-2131 HC RPR AA HERNIA 1ST < 3 CM REDUCIBLE | $4,716.52 | $7,732.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $4,716.52, median $4,716.52, highest $4,716.52.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $4,716.52 — 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.