What is the average cost of procedure code 49501?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 49501 is $3,936.08, with prices ranging from $47.30 to $999,999,999.00 across 365 hospitals.

What is procedure code 49501?

Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; incarcerated or strangulated This is an HCPCS medical billing code used by hospitals and healthcare providers to identify specific procedures and services.

Why do hospital prices vary for the same procedure?

Hospital prices vary based on several factors including geographic location, facility type (teaching vs community hospital), local market conditions, and operational costs. Chargemaster prices are list prices before insurance negotiations, and actual patient costs are typically lower.

49501: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; incarcerated or strangulated

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code 49507 across different hospitals in the United States. The data is compiled from hospital chargemaster files, which list the standard charges for medical procedures and services.

Why do prices vary? Hospital pricing can differ significantly based on location, facility type, and local market conditions. Use this data to understand price ranges and compare costs across states and hospitals.

Average

$3,936

Median

$3,697

Hospitals

365

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

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📊 Average Prices by State

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State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Virginia (VA) 8 hospitals	$0	8
Washington (WA) 2 hospitals	$540	2
New York (NY) 1 hospitals	$798	1
Kansas (KS) 14 hospitals	$1,038	14
Texas (TX) 8 hospitals	$1,062	8
Vermont (VT) 1 hospitals	$1,199	1
Idaho (ID) 1 hospitals	$1,291	1
Indiana (IN) 33 hospitals	$1,321	33
North Carolina (NC) 12 hospitals	$1,511	12
Oklahoma (OK) 9 hospitals	$1,719	9
Hawaii (HI) 5 hospitals	$1,855	5
Maine (ME) 1 hospitals	$1,915	1
Georgia (GA) 7 hospitals	$1,972	7
District of Columbia (DC) 1 hospitals	$1,972	1
Kentucky (KY) 4 hospitals	$1,972	4
West Virginia (WV) 1 hospitals	$2,030	1
South Dakota (SD) 1 hospitals	$2,288	1
Tennessee (TN) 13 hospitals	$2,735	13
Alaska (AK) 1 hospitals	$2,753	1
Florida (FL) 83 hospitals	$2,804	83
Wisconsin (WI) 22 hospitals	$3,133	22
Illinois (IL) 16 hospitals	$3,791	16
Minnesota (MN) 13 hospitals	$4,289	13
Michigan (MI) 46 hospitals	$4,812	46
Nevada (NV) 7 hospitals	$6,059	7
California (CA) 54 hospitals	$9,853	54
Wyoming (WY) 1 hospitals	$11,500	1

ℹ️ About This Data

The prices shown are from hospital chargemaster files, which represent the list prices hospitals charge before insurance negotiations or discounts. Your actual cost may be different depending on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and negotiated rates. Always check with your insurance provider and hospital for accurate cost estimates.