Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older: from $1,173.62 to $2,579.76, with a median of $1,375.92. The lowest price is at St. Mary's Community Hospital (Nebraska City). The highest price is 2.2× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 49505. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Hospitals in Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Community Hospital lowest Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE PC RPR INGMUINL HERN AGME 5 OR> | $1,173.62 | $1,414.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE PC RPR INGUINL HERN AGE 5 OR> | $1,187.76 | $1,414.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE PC RPR INGUINL HERN AGE 5 OR> | $1,201.90 | $1,414.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center LLC Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | $1,375.92 | $2,116.80 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | $1,375.92 | $2,116.80 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE Repair Inguinal Hernia age 5 older | $2,310.28 | $6,244.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA RPR 1ST INGUN HRNA AGE 5 YRS-GREATER THAN REDUCIBL | $2,579.76 | $7,166.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 3 | $1,375.92 | $1,375.92 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $1,201.90 | $1,201.90 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $2,310.28 | $2,310.28 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $1,173.62 | $1,173.62 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $1,187.76 | $1,187.76 |
What it is
This is open surgery to repair an inguinal (groin) hernia for the first time in someone age 5 or older, when the hernia can be pushed back in (reducible). The surgeon returns the tissue to its place and strengthens the wall, 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 anesthesia are billed separately.
Inguinal (groin) hernia repair, age 5 or older in other states
- Alabama$3,552.25
- Alaska$6,191.64
- Arizona$2,453.59
- Arkansas$4,964.41
- California$7,389.20
- Colorado$10,323.31
- Connecticut$3,040.00
- Delaware$9,659.24
- Florida$13,190.45
- Georgia$8,241.00
- Idaho$8,630.00
- Illinois$3,818.00
- Indiana$1,157.00
- Iowa$1,277.60
- Kansas$7,256.61
- Kentucky$616.35
- Louisiana$1,587.70
- Maine$417.48
- Maryland$3,585.38
- Massachusetts$9,439.11
- Michigan$1,176.30
- Minnesota$1,739.14
- Mississippi$9,167.18
- Missouri$6,689.98
- Montana$3,235.33
- Nevada$3,894.00
- New Hampshire$901.80
- New Jersey$4,670.75
- New Mexico$4,571.70
- New York$1,525.50
- North Carolina$1,530.36
- North Dakota$905.31
- Ohio$3,993.30
- Oklahoma$9,509.05
- Oregon$1,563.00
- Pennsylvania$3,158.40
- Puerto Rico$1,000.00
- Rhode Island$6,499.72
- South Carolina$4,862.00
- South Dakota$3,031.53
- Tennessee$2,126.74
- Texas$6,210.72
- Vermont$1,150.00
- Virginia$16,353.98
- Washington$7,857.56
- West Virginia$1,180.50
- Wisconsin$2,705.95
- Wyoming$2,500.81
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.