Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Illinois (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Hernia Repair Surgery costs $8,671 on average without insurance in Illinois, based on actual CMS data from 57 hospitals. Prices range from $1,576 to $66,974 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
57 hospitals in Illinois report pricing for hernia repair surgery. The average cash price is $8,671.
57
in Illinois
$11,730
gross charge
$8,671
26% below list price
$1,576 – $66,974
42.5x spread
Hospital Prices in Illinois
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MARION | $1,761 | $282-84% | $282 – $9,260 | 0.1/10 | |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS Deaconess Health System | MOUNT VERNON | $1,761 | $616-65% | $387 – $10,484 | 0.1/10 | |
| RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | RED BUD | $1,761 | $616-65% | $616 – $1,374 | 0.1/10 | |
| DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY Proprietary | ANNA | $1,761 | $634-64% | $387 – $1,418 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLESSING HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | QUINCY | $1,576 | $945-40% | $523 – $3,716 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRINITY ROCK ISLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCK ISLAND | $1,597 | $1,278-20% | $464 – $11,411 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EUREKA | $2,636 | $1,977-25% | $82 – $2,214 | 0.1/10 | |
| KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MONTICELLO | $4,244 | $2,546-40% | $377 – $3,820 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OLNEY | $3,890 | $2,918-25% | $389 – $3,679 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | HOOPESTON | $3,890 | $2,918-25% | $336 – $3,579 | 0.1/10 | |
| GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GIBSON CITY | $3,120 | $3,120 | $387 – $2,964 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CARTHAGE | $4,307 | $3,446-20% | $387 – $1,205 | 0.1/10 | |
| SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | RUSHVILLE | $4,299 | $4,299 | — | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | JOLIET | $11,867 | $4,782-60% | $690 – $11,867 | 0.1/10 | |
| AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | CHICAGO | $14,683 | $4,782-67% | $587 – $12,187 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | KANKAKEE | $15,625 | $4,782-69% | $670 – $15,625 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN Voluntary non-profit - Church | ELGIN | $16,004 | $4,782-70% | $563 – $12,803 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON Voluntary non-profit - Church | EVANSTON | $19,280 | $4,782-75% | $587 – $16,002 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | CHICAGO | $23,139 | $4,782-79% | $587 – $18,511 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | AURORA | $36,561 | $4,782-87% | $563 – $36,561 | 0.1/10 | |
| INSIGHT HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHICAGO | $6,500 | $5,200-20% | $3,250 – $5,200 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | HIGHLAND | $7,228 | $5,204-28% | $1,373 – $11,172 | 0.1/10 | |
| SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHICAGO | $5,676 | $5,676 | $1,508 – $6,120 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LITCHFIELD | $9,504 | $6,843-28% | $2,091 – $9,504 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority | CHESTER | $8,864 | $7,091-20% | $3,376 – $8,421 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | EFFINGHAM | $10,421 | $7,503-28% | $2,918 – $14,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHELBYVILLE | $11,286 | $8,126-28% | $2,822 – $16,742 | 0.1/10 | |
| HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREENVILLE | $11,773 | $8,476-28% | $3,209 – $15,513 | 0.1/10 | |
| HSHS ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | O FALLON | $12,324 | $8,873-28% | $3,056 – $15,513 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BREESE | $14,259 | $10,267-28% | $3,056 – $15,513 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DECATUR | $15,158 | $10,913-28% | $3,209 – $15,513 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOHNS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | SPRINGFIELD | $16,630 | $11,974-28% | $3,056 – $16,630 | 0.1/10 | |
| CGH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local | STERLING | $66,974 | $18,083-73% | $3,753 – $53,579 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WINFIELD | N/A | $18,907 | $7 – $100 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BJC HealthCare | BELLEVILLE | $32,795 | $19,677-40% | $49 – $28,728 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GENEVA | N/A | $24,831 | $16 – $120 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY Voluntary non-profit - Other | MCHENRY | N/A | $27,535 | $18 – $100 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHICAGO | N/A | $27,535 | $18 – $100 | 0.1/10 | |
| PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PALOS HEIGHTS | N/A | $27,535 | $18 – $100 | 0.1/10 | |
| NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DEKALB | N/A | $27,535 | $18 – $100 | 0.1/10 | |
| LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAWRENCEVILLE | $7,399 | N/A | $3,580 – $5,549 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CHICAGO | N/A | N/A | $2,132 – $4,028 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | STAUNTON | N/A | N/A | $7,298 – $7,298 | 0.1/10 | |
| ANDERSON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review) | MARYVILLE | N/A | N/A | $2,752 – $4,184 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PEKIN | N/A | N/A | $3,679 – $10,043 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | HOFFMAN ESTATES | N/A | N/A | $9,180 – $9,180 | 0.1/10 | |
| PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO Voluntary non-profit - Church | CHICAGO | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER 1 Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELK GROVE VILLAGE | N/A | N/A | $9,654 – $9,654 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | NORMAL | N/A | N/A | $727 – $3,679 | 0.1/10 | |
| ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PITTSFIELD | N/A | N/A | $913 – $1,304 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PEORIA | N/A | N/A | $3,679 – $10,043 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | CHICAGO | N/A | N/A | $3,239 – $7,344 | 0.1/10 | |
| ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | CHICAGO | N/A | N/A | $5,334 – $17,439 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PEORIA | N/A | N/A | $3,679 – $10,043 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | OAK PARK | N/A | N/A | $3,239 – $7,344 | 0.1/10 | |
| FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS Voluntary non-profit - Private | ELDORADO | N/A | N/A | $387 – $949 | 0.1/10 | |
| CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | URBANA | N/A | N/A | $3,215 – $7,137 | 0.1/10 |
MARION, IL · Proprietary
List Price
$1,761
Cash Price
$282-84%
Negotiated Range
$282 – $9,260
MOUNT VERNON, IL · Deaconess Health System
List Price
$1,761
Cash Price
$616-65%
Negotiated Range
$387 – $10,484
RED BUD, IL · Proprietary
List Price
$1,761
Cash Price
$616-65%
Negotiated Range
$616 – $1,374
ANNA, IL · Proprietary
List Price
$1,761
Cash Price
$634-64%
Negotiated Range
$387 – $1,418
QUINCY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,576
Cash Price
$945-40%
Negotiated Range
$523 – $3,716
ROCK ISLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,597
Cash Price
$1,278-20%
Negotiated Range
$464 – $11,411
EUREKA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,636
Cash Price
$1,977-25%
Negotiated Range
$82 – $2,214
MONTICELLO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,244
Cash Price
$2,546-40%
Negotiated Range
$377 – $3,820
OLNEY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,890
Cash Price
$2,918-25%
Negotiated Range
$389 – $3,679
HOOPESTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,890
Cash Price
$2,918-25%
Negotiated Range
$336 – $3,579
GIBSON CITY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,120
Cash Price
$3,120
Negotiated Range
$387 – $2,964
CARTHAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,307
Cash Price
$3,446-20%
Negotiated Range
$387 – $1,205
RUSHVILLE, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$4,299
Cash Price
$4,299
JOLIET, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$11,867
Cash Price
$4,782-60%
Negotiated Range
$690 – $11,867
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$14,683
Cash Price
$4,782-67%
Negotiated Range
$587 – $12,187
KANKAKEE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$15,625
Cash Price
$4,782-69%
Negotiated Range
$670 – $15,625
ELGIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$16,004
Cash Price
$4,782-70%
Negotiated Range
$563 – $12,803
EVANSTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$19,280
Cash Price
$4,782-75%
Negotiated Range
$587 – $16,002
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$23,139
Cash Price
$4,782-79%
Negotiated Range
$587 – $18,511
AURORA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$36,561
Cash Price
$4,782-87%
Negotiated Range
$563 – $36,561
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,500
Cash Price
$5,200-20%
Negotiated Range
$3,250 – $5,200
HIGHLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$7,228
Cash Price
$5,204-28%
Negotiated Range
$1,373 – $11,172
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$5,676
Cash Price
$5,676
Negotiated Range
$1,508 – $6,120
LITCHFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$9,504
Cash Price
$6,843-28%
Negotiated Range
$2,091 – $9,504
CHESTER, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$8,864
Cash Price
$7,091-20%
Negotiated Range
$3,376 – $8,421
EFFINGHAM, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$10,421
Cash Price
$7,503-28%
Negotiated Range
$2,918 – $14,403
SHELBYVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$11,286
Cash Price
$8,126-28%
Negotiated Range
$2,822 – $16,742
GREENVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$11,773
Cash Price
$8,476-28%
Negotiated Range
$3,209 – $15,513
O FALLON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$12,324
Cash Price
$8,873-28%
Negotiated Range
$3,056 – $15,513
BREESE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$14,259
Cash Price
$10,267-28%
Negotiated Range
$3,056 – $15,513
DECATUR, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,158
Cash Price
$10,913-28%
Negotiated Range
$3,209 – $15,513
SPRINGFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$16,630
Cash Price
$11,974-28%
Negotiated Range
$3,056 – $16,630
STERLING, IL · Government - Local
List Price
$66,974
Cash Price
$18,083-73%
Negotiated Range
$3,753 – $53,579
WINFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$18,907
Negotiated Range
$7 – $100
BELLEVILLE, IL · BJC HealthCare
List Price
$32,795
Cash Price
$19,677-40%
Negotiated Range
$49 – $28,728
GENEVA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$24,831
Negotiated Range
$16 – $120
MCHENRY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$27,535
Negotiated Range
$18 – $100
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$27,535
Negotiated Range
$18 – $100
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$27,535
Negotiated Range
$18 – $100
DEKALB, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
$27,535
Negotiated Range
$18 – $100
LAWRENCEVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$7,399
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,580 – $5,549
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,132 – $4,028
STAUNTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,298 – $7,298
MARYVILLE, IL · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,752 – $4,184
PEKIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,679 – $10,043
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,180 – $9,180
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,654 – $9,654
NORMAL, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$727 – $3,679
PITTSFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$913 – $1,304
PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,679 – $10,043
CHICAGO, IL · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,239 – $7,344
CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,334 – $17,439
PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,679 – $10,043
OAK PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,239 – $7,344
ELDORADO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$387 – $949
URBANA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,215 – $7,137
Hernia Repair Surgery Cost by City in Illinois
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What Affects Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Illinois
The cost of hernia repair surgery in Illinois depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
The total cost of hernia repair surgery includes more than the surgeon's fee. Facility charges, anesthesia, pre-operative testing, and post-operative care all contribute. Ambulatory surgery centers, where medically appropriate, can offer significant savings compared to hospital settings.
Based on data from 57 hospitals in Illinois, hernia repair surgery prices range from $1,576 to $66,974 — a 42.5x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Illinois
Hernia repair surgery in Illinois can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Illinois
If you're paying out of pocket for hernia repair surgery in Illinois, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Illinois, the average cash price for hernia repair surgery is $8,671, which is 26% lower than the average list price of $11,730. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.