Laparoscopic groin hernia repair cost in Cape Coral, FL — inpatient
In Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, 5 hospitals list a cash price for laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair, first repair on that side as an inpatient: from $1,477.00 to $2,343.60, with a median of $2,343.60. The lowest listed price is at Gulf Coast Medical Center and 1 other hospital — $866.60 less than the median here. Across Florida, the median is $1,998.60 at 10 hospitals.
Cash prices at 5 facilities across 2 cities for code 49650, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 26, 2026 and Mar 26, 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 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Medical Center lowest Fort Myers, FL · (239) 343-1000 Lap,Inguinal Hernia Repr,Initial | $1,477.00 | $1,969.00 | $689.15–$1,673.65 | 25% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Cape Coral Hospital lowest Cape Coral, FL · (239) 424-2000 Lap,Inguinal Hernia Repr,Initial | $1,477.00 | $1,969.00 | $689.15–$1,673.65 | 25% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Cape Coral Hospital lowest Cape Coral, FL · (239) 424-2000 Lap,Inguinal Hernia Repr,Initial | $1,477.00 | $1,969.00 | $689.15–$1,673.65 | 25% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center lowest Fort Myers, FL · (239) 343-1000 Lap,Inguinal Hernia Repr,Initial | $1,477.00 | $1,969.00 | $689.15–$1,673.65 | 25% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Fort Myers, FL · (239) 343-1000 HC Lap Inguinal Hernia Repr Initial | $2,343.60 | $11,718.00 | $4,687.20–$9,374.40 | 80% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Healthpark Medical Center Fort Myers, FL HC Lap Inguinal Hernia Repr Initial | $2,343.60 | $11,718.00 | $4,687.20–$9,374.40 | 80% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL · (239) 343-5000 HC Lap Inguinal Hernia Repr Initial | $2,343.60 | $11,718.00 | $4,687.20–$9,374.40 | 80% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Rehab Hospital Fort Myers, FL HC Lap Inguinal Hernia Repr Initial | $2,343.60 | $11,718.00 | $4,687.20–$9,374.40 | 80% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
| Cape Coral Hospital Cape Coral, FL · (239) 424-2000 HC Lap Inguinal Hernia Repr Initial | $2,343.60 | $11,718.00 | $4,687.20–$9,374.40 | 80% | Mar 26, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,477.00, median $2,343.60, highest $2,343.60 — a 1.6× difference within the same market.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $2,343.60 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At 5 of 5 hospitals that publish insurer rates for this code here, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated, and at 3 it is below every plan's rate. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This is repair of an inguinal (groin) hernia for the first time, using a camera and instruments through small cuts. The surgeon pushes the tissue back and covers the weak spot, 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 general anesthesia are billed separately.