How much does Inguinal hernia repair cost in Maine?
Inguinal hernia repair · CPT 49505 · State: Maine
In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for Inguinal hernia repair is about $1,998, with most between $767 and $2,188 ($4,558 cash/self-pay). Based on 10 Maine hospitals — 46% lower than the national typical of $3,700. Hospital list charges run about $6,394 (3.2× higher).
Source: medians across 10 Maine hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Inguinal hernia repair cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.
Inguinal hernia repair cost in Maine — FAQs
How much does an Inguinal hernia repair cost in Maine?
In Maine, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Inguinal hernia repair is about $1,998, with most between $767 and $2,188, based on 10 Maine hospitals. That's 46% lower than the national typical of $3,700.
How much does an Inguinal hernia repair cost without insurance in Maine?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Inguinal hernia repair in Maine run around $4,558. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,394), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Maine hospital bill for an Inguinal hernia repair so high?
Maine hospital "list" charges for an Inguinal hernia repair run about $6,394 — roughly 3.2× the $1,998 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.
Can I negotiate the cost of an Inguinal hernia repair in Maine?
Yes. If a Maine hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,998), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Maine hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $1,998 in Maine?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Maine hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill