Cost of a Hernia Repair Visit
in Mississippi
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Mississippi's healthcare infrastructure, heavily concentrated in Jackson and the Gulf Coast region, creates notable cost variations for specialized surgical procedures across the state. Hernia Repair patients typically pay between $409 and $1,251 for treatment, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $493 based on negotiated insurance rates. Mississippi has over 1,200 active Hernia Repair providers, allowing patients to browse multiple options throughout the state.
Average
$718
Median
$493
Lowest
$409
Highest
$1,251
Providers
1,278
15% below national average
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How does inguinal hernia repair compare to related procedures in Mississippi?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,039 | $1,343 | $3,303 | 1,280 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $1,040 | $1,333 | $3,084 | 1,288 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $430 | $537 | $1,451 | 1,291 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $424 | $529 | $1,330 | 1,283 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $518 | $658 | $1,655 | 1,313 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $473 | $568 | $1,440 | 1,324 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $710 | $889 | $1,932 | 1,285 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $471 | $594 | $1,357 | 1,287 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $230 | $279 | $725 | 1,286 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $447 | $612 | $1,086 | 1,284 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $332 | $402 | $826 | 1,290 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 49505 — Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 or older). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 49505 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 49505 (Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 or older), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 49505 covers: the provider's professional fee for inguinal hernia repair. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Mississippi
These hospitals in Mississippi are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Biloxi, MS
BILOXI, MS
FLOWOOD, MS
OXFORD, MS
NEW ALBANY, MS
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Hernia Repair Visit Costs Vary Across Mississippi
Mississippi's healthcare costs run approximately 14% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower cost of living and rural economic conditions. The concentration of specialists in Jackson, Tupelo, and coastal areas creates significant cost and access disparities for patients in the Mississippi Delta and other underserved regions.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Jackson and the Gulf Coast region concentrate the majority of Mississippi's surgical specialists, while rural counties often lack local Hernia Repair options entirely. Patients in the Mississippi Delta frequently travel 60+ miles for specialist care, sometimes adding transportation costs that offset any pricing advantages. This geographic maldistribution drives both access challenges and regional cost variations across the state.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-based outpatient surgery centers affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center, Merit Health, or Baptist Memorial typically charge higher facility fees than independent surgical centers. Rural hospitals often have higher per-case costs due to lower patient volumes and older equipment, while urban ambulatory surgery centers benefit from economies of scale. The state's certificate of need laws limit new facility development, potentially constraining cost competition.
Insurance Market Competition in Mississippi
Limited insurer competition in Mississippi, with BCBS Mississippi, UHC, and Magnolia dominating different market segments, reduces pressure for aggressive rate negotiations. The individual marketplace has fewer plan options than most states, giving insurers more leverage in provider contract negotiations. This concentrated market structure can result in higher negotiated rates compared to states with more robust insurer competition.
Physician Supply and Demand in Mississippi
With over 1,200 active Hernia Repair providers statewide, Mississippi maintains adequate surgical capacity in urban areas but faces significant specialist shortages in rural regions. This geographic imbalance allows urban providers to maintain competitive pricing while rural specialists may charge premium rates due to limited local alternatives. Wait times for non-urgent procedures tend to be shorter in Jackson and longer in underserved counties, influencing both access and pricing dynamics.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Hernia Repair Costs in Mississippi
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 49505)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $73 – $4,031 | $1,784 |
| 2 | Iowa Range: $457 – $2,449 | $1,346 |
| 3 | Alaska Range: $440 – $2,338 | $1,154 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $397 – $2,168 | $1,133 |
| 5 | Montana Range: $378 – $2,328 | $1,120 |
| 6 | Georgia Range: $421 – $1,969 | $1,097 |
| 7 | South Dakota Range: $439 – $2,034 | $1,081 |
| 8 | Wyoming Range: $628 – $1,642 | $1,050 |
| 9 | New Hampshire Range: $504 – $1,521 | $1,002 |
| 10 | Nebraska Range: $637 – $1,214 | $994 |
| 11 | Washington Range: $592 – $1,594 | $984 |
| 12 | Minnesota Range: $344 – $1,787 | $970 |
| 13 | Rhode Island Range: $440 – $1,521 | $940 |
| 14 | North Dakota Range: $437 – $1,537 | $894 |
| 15 | Maine Range: $630 – $1,022 | $883 |
| 16 | Utah Range: $374 – $1,150 | $883 |
| 17 | California Range: $423 – $1,216 | $871 |
| 18 | Oregon Range: $440 – $1,399 | $866 |
| 19 | North Carolina Range: $426 – $1,453 | $859 |
| 20 | District of Columbia Range: $381 – $1,221 | $834 |
| 21 | Connecticut Range: $368 – $1,435 | $824 |
| 22 | New Mexico Range: $465 – $1,226 | $821 |
| 23 | West Virginia Range: $381 – $1,378 | $806 |
| 24 | Missouri Range: $493 – $1,027 | $804 |
| 25 | Colorado Range: $441 – $1,242 | $798 |
| 26 | Michigan Range: $440 – $1,216 | $797 |
| 27 | Delaware Range: $330 – $1,435 | $789 |
| 28 | Illinois Range: $90 – $1,569 | $789 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania Range: $333 – $1,448 | $781 |
| 30 | Idaho Range: $438 – $1,197 | $775 |
| 31 | Hawaii Range: $426 – $1,149 | $769 |
| 32 | New York Range: $364 – $1,435 | $768 |
| 33 | Kentucky Range: $396 – $1,220 | $763 |
| 34 | Vermont Range: $391 – $1,271 | $753 |
| 35 | Arkansas Range: $461 – $1,043 | $746 |
| 36 | New Jersey Range: $309 – $1,435 | $740 |
| 37 | Indiana Range: $90 – $1,448 | $722 |
| 38 | Mississippi Range: $409 – $1,251 | $718 |
| 39 | Tennessee Range: $440 – $1,016 | $705 |
| 40 | South Carolina Range: $391 – $1,170 | $705 |
| 41 | Texas Range: $407 – $1,086 | $699 |
| 42 | Alabama Range: $356 – $1,111 | $688 |
| 43 | Louisiana Range: $383 – $1,052 | $681 |
| 44 | Kansas Range: $493 – $872 | $667 |
| 45 | Virginia Range: $358 – $1,079 | $664 |
| 46 | Maryland Range: $381 – $1,079 | $653 |
| 47 | Oklahoma Range: $429 – $991 | $647 |
| 48 | Ohio Range: $328 – $1,039 | $638 |
| 49 | Nevada Range: $423 – $859 | $596 |
| 50 | Arizona Range: $432 – $882 | $585 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $920 | $337 |