Laparoscopic groin hernia repair cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 7 hospitals publish a cash price for laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair, first repair on that side: from $972.76 to $4,652.28, with a median of $1,330.88. The lowest price is at St. Mary's Community Hospital (Nebraska City). The highest price is 4.8× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 49650. 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 LAP REPAIR INGMUINAL HERNIA | $972.76 | $1,172.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE PC LAP REPAIR INGUINAL HERNIA | $984.48 | $1,172.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE PC LAP REPAIR INGUINAL HERNIA | $996.20 | $1,172.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | $1,330.88 | $2,047.50 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | $1,330.88 | $2,047.50 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA | $4,501.42 | $12,166.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA LAPAROSCOPY SURG RPR INITIAL INGUINAL HERNIA | $4,652.28 | $12,923.00 | 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 | $1,330.88 | $1,330.88 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $996.20 | $996.20 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $4,501.42 | $4,501.42 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $972.76 | $972.76 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $984.48 | $984.48 |
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.
Laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair, first repair on that side in other states
- Alabama$3,248.02
- Alaska$16,508.46
- Arizona$423.15
- Arkansas$5,417.86
- California$15,906.80
- Colorado$9,401.28
- Connecticut$2,525.00
- Delaware$2,000.00
- Florida$1,998.60
- Georgia$11,234.00
- Hawaii$29,459.07
- Idaho$15,131.00
- Illinois$7,890.17
- Indiana$885.00
- Iowa$1,052.80
- Kansas$10,756.52
- Kentucky$661.15
- Louisiana$2,288.80
- Maine$338.30
- Maryland$4,003.04
- Massachusetts$12,124.93
- Michigan$1,045.60
- Minnesota$1,057.13
- Mississippi$14,399.17
- Missouri$8,919.43
- Montana$4,378.50
- Nevada$6,575.00
- New Hampshire$743.40
- New Jersey$7,785.18
- New York$1,282.62
- North Carolina$13,055.00
- North Dakota$722.98
- Ohio$1,814.55
- Oklahoma$15,496.94
- Oregon$1,162.40
- Pennsylvania$4,276.75
- Rhode Island$9,775.06
- South Carolina$24,229.84
- South Dakota$4,895.99
- Tennessee$4,728.40
- Texas$12,417.68
- Vermont$956.00
- Virginia$21,713.40
- Washington$13,360.00
- West Virginia$4,258.87
- Wisconsin$2,243.80
- Wyoming$2,572.54
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.