Inguinal hernia repair, open cost in Chicago.
What inguinal hernia repair, open costs at 5 Chicago-area hospitals, pulled directly from each hospital's federally-mandated price transparency file. Cash-pay range: $1,049 to $19,605 (19× spread). CPT code 49505.
All Chicago-area hospitals.
| # | Hospital | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital
Chicago, IL
|
$1,049 |
| 2 |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
|
$4,658 to $19,605 |
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Compare hernia repair prices →Inguinal hernia repair, open, nationally.
The Chicago numbers above only tell part of the story. The same inguinal hernia repair, open can vary 10× across US metros, and even within Chicago the published prices span 19 times from cheapest to most expensive.
For the national comparison set, see the Inguinal hernia repair, open overview page, which covers inguinal hernia repair, open prices at every hospital in our dataset.
What to ask before you book.
Is this the all-in price? Hospitals often quote the facility fee and bill the radiologist, anesthesiologist, or specialist separately. Ask for the bundled total.
Cash-pay vs. insurance? Don't assume insurance is cheaper. For high-deductible plans, cash pay often beats the negotiated rate, especially for elective imaging.
Financial assistance? Federally-tax-exempt hospitals must have a financial-assistance policy. It can knock 50-100% off the bill for households below specific income thresholds.