Cost of a Hernia Repair Visit
in Wyoming
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Wyoming's sparse population density of just 5.8 people per square mile creates unique challenges for surgical care access, with many patients traveling significant distances for specialized procedures. For Hernia Repair procedures in Wyoming, patients typically pay between $628 and $1,642, with a median negotiated rate of $880 based on actual insurance company data. The state maintains 172 active Hernia Repair providers across its vast geography, allowing patients to browse options throughout Wyoming's major population centers and rural communities.
Average
$1,050
Median
$880
Lowest
$628
Highest
$1,642
Providers
172
25% above national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does inguinal hernia repair compare to related procedures in Wyoming?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,657 | $2,271 | $4,492 | 172 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $1,632 | $2,274 | $4,245 | 176 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $667 | $924 | $2,130 | 174 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $648 | $905 | $1,845 | 177 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $706 | $1,113 | $2,132 | 179 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $631 | $1,014 | $1,894 | 180 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $952 | $1,535 | $3,043 | 175 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $714 | $1,070 | $1,996 | 177 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $351 | $479 | $894 | 175 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $747 | $1,105 | $2,064 | 174 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $519 | $717 | $1,358 | 173 |
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.
Why Hernia Repair Visit Costs Vary Across Wyoming
Wyoming's healthcare costs run approximately 8% above the national average despite its rural setting, driven by limited provider competition and high overhead costs for maintaining medical practices across vast distances. The state's small population of 580,000 people spread across 97,000 square miles creates unique economic pressures on healthcare delivery and pricing.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most hernia repair specialists concentrate in Cheyenne, Casper, and Jackson, leaving large rural areas underserved and requiring patient travel of 100+ miles for surgical care. Rural hospitals often lack the volume to maintain full-time surgical staff, referring complex cases to urban centers. This geographic concentration allows urban practices to command premium pricing while rural facilities struggle with overhead costs.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Hospital-owned surgical practices dominate Wyoming's market, with Banner Health, UCHealth, and Wyoming Medical Center controlling most specialist services. Independent surgical practices are rare due to the high costs of maintaining equipment and staff for low patient volumes. Hospital facility fees typically add $2,000-$5,000 to hernia repair procedures compared to ambulatory surgery centers.
Insurance Market Competition in Wyoming
The limited presence of just three major insurers (BCBS Wyoming, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna) reduces competitive pressure on negotiated rates with providers. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming holds the largest market share and often sets pricing standards that other insurers follow. This concentrated market gives insurers significant leverage in rural areas but less negotiating power with large health systems in urban markets.
Physician Supply and Demand in Wyoming
With 172 active hernia repair providers serving the entire state, Wyoming maintains adequate surgical capacity in urban areas but faces shortages in rural regions. The ratio of surgeons to population exceeds national averages in Teton County but falls well below in eastern Wyoming counties. This uneven distribution creates pricing disparities, with rural areas often paying more due to limited competition and higher practice overhead costs.
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 Wyoming
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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 |