Laparoscopic groin hernia repair cost in Ellsworth, ME — inpatient
In Ellsworth, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair, first repair on that side as an inpatient: from $232.00 to $232.00, with a median of $232.00. Across Maine, the median is $338.30 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 49650, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Coast Regional Health Facilities Ellsworth, ME · (207) 667-5311 SURG PF LAP SURG RPR INIT ING HERNIA 49650 | $232.00 | $928.00 | $603.20–$692.29 | 75% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $232.00, median $232.00, highest $232.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $232.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated and 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.