How much does an Inguinal hernia repair cost in Missouri?
Inguinal hernia repair · CPT 49505 · State: Missouri
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Inguinal hernia repair is about $949, with most between $622 and $4,650 ($3,991 cash/self-pay). Based on 55 Missouri hospitals — 74% lower than the national typical of $3,700. Hospital list charges run about $6,300 (6.6× higher).
Source: medians across 55 Missouri 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 Missouri — FAQs
How much does an Inguinal hernia repair cost in Missouri?
In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for an Inguinal hernia repair is about $949, with most between $622 and $4,650, based on 55 Missouri hospitals. That's 74% lower than the national typical of $3,700.
How much does an Inguinal hernia repair cost without insurance in Missouri?
Cash or self-pay prices for an Inguinal hernia repair in Missouri run around $3,991. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $6,300), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.
Why is my Missouri hospital bill for an Inguinal hernia repair so high?
Missouri hospital "list" charges for an Inguinal hernia repair run about $6,300 — roughly 6.6× the $949 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 Missouri?
Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $949), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.
Charged more than $949 in Missouri?
Upload your bill and Upfronte will check it against real Missouri hospital prices and negotiate overcharges. No savings, no fee.
Upload Your Bill