Hernia Repair Cost - Buyer Experiences and Price Information

Total billed was $39,716 including facility, anesthesiologist and surgeon. Blue Shield CA Insurance paid $19,140 and I paid $4,151.

I had some lower pains in my groin area that led me to the Dr. After several tests it was confirmed I had an obvious umbilical hernia and an inguinal hernia. Total bill came to about $7000. This year marks the most expensive year I've ever had in my 41 years of life for medical expenses. I pay a $500 premium per month on top of these bills. My work pays an additional $500 per month for my premiums as well. Bringing my grand total of medical expenses for this year to $19000. I still have some pains associated with the hernia and mesh. Just a very dull pain in my groin area. Was the surgery worth it? I'm not certain other than the fact that the mess will prevent a life threatening inguinal hernia from happening. I guess if you look at it that way it was worth it. Just so you know. I don't have $7000 just laying around so I've been put on a payment plan. I'm amazed out how much difference there is on this site in costs of the medical procedures.

I'm a US citizen but I couldn't be happier that my hernia happened while working in Japan. I had a standard surgery (mesh repair) as an in-patient. I stayed for 3 days at the hospital for recovery as well and my total bill before insurance was only 120000 Yen (~$980)! After my work insurance kicked in I only had to pay 5000 yen ($40). It honestly seems that buying a hernia truss, taking a vacation to Japan, finishing up with a surgery and coming home would be a cheaper option than having the surgery done in the United States.

$80K plus $2,550 for anesthesia, for a total of $83,000...for a 90 minute outpatient procedure. This seems about triple what some of the higher amounts were indicated and the insurance company, after my $5K deductible, is indicating another $14,493 due from me PLUS 1/2 the anesthesia cost. Hospital had provided me an estimated cost of $27,000 when they took my $5K deductible payment.

Originally diagnosed as a double hernia. The day of surgery it was determined via laproscopically that only one hernia required repair. During the procedure it was determined an open surgery was also required. Three holes for the laproscopic and an inscision 5 inches long was required. A total of 26 staples were use to close. It took approx 2 hours. I have insurance and for the life of me can not justify a total of $33,580.92. It took 5 days of flat on my back rest to be able to even stand and walk.I am out of work for 6 weeks.

Repaired my umbilical hernia with 3 stitches. Tear was not large enough for a mesh. Total cost before insurance was about $6000. My out of pocket was around $600 since I hadn't met my deductible. Two days off work. Only the first day of recovery was uncomfortable. Very Easy. If you need it done, just do it. Simple procedure with nothing to worry about.

Repair done Feb. 2014 not 2013
Excellent!!
Flat fee for 1 repair is $1900.
After arrival Dr. found 2nd hernia, thus the $3200
total price.

I believe that I have one of the most expensive hernia repairs of all time and still infected and spending more money on the ongoing issues, I should say my insurance company is spending money:) I was open for 9 plus hours and in the hospital for 7 days so still expensive....

seems like I am the second most expensive bilateral inguinal surgery in the usa

I had a 15-minute, painless, outpatient hernia repair that entailed NO pain, required NO time off from work, came with a documented .5% recurrence rate and was guaranteed for life! I walked over 15 miles the NEXT DAY starting 18 hours after the surgery and it didn't slow me down one bit. All for $1,900. And America has THE BEST health care system in the world? Not for hernias!

Don't remember surgeon who did it but she was scottish and she did a great job!