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Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Iowa (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Hernia Repair Surgery costs $2,994 on average without insurance in Iowa, based on actual CMS data from 74 hospitals. Prices range from $1,111 to $33,357 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.

74 hospitals in Iowa report pricing for hernia repair surgery. The average cash price is $2,994.

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Hospitals

in Iowa

Average List Price

$3,797

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$2,994

21% below list price

Price Range

$1,111 – $33,357

30.0x spread

Hospital Prices in Iowa

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CHARLES CITY	$1,194	$477-60%	$451 – $1,194	0.1/10
FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE Standalone (Needs Review)	LE MARS	$1,194	$477-60%	$451 – $1,194	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING CommonSpirit Health	CORNING	$1,414	$679-52%	$608 – $1,386	0.1/10
JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	FAIRFIELD	$1,468	$881-40%	$75 – $1,468	0.1/10
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	JEFFERSON	$1,610	$902-44%	$425 – $1,529	0.1/10
DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	LEON	$1,137	$910-20%	$451 – $1,160	0.1/10
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT Trinity Health	DAVENPORT	$1,551	$931-40%	—	0.1/10
BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	BOONE	$1,200	$960-20%	$437 – $1,236	0.1/10
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Standalone (Needs Review)	WASHINGTON	$1,289	$967-25%	$455 – $1,289	0.1/10
GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT Standalone (Needs Review)	DEWITT	$1,629	$977-40%	$384 – $2,679	0.1/10
CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	ATLANTIC	$1,403	$982-30%	$281 – $1,431	0.1/10
RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	MOUNT AYR	$1,111	$1,000-10%	—	0.1/10
WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	WAVERLY	$1,993	$1,036-48%	$406 – $1,694	0.1/10
SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SHENANDOAH	$1,811	$1,177-35%	$447 – $1,847	0.1/10
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION Standalone (Needs Review)	CLARION	$1,985	$1,191-40%	$451 – $1,489	0.1/10
IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND Standalone (Needs Review)	BELMOND	$1,985	$1,191-40%	$451 – $1,489	0.1/10
GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CRESTON	$1,737	$1,216-30%	—	0.1/10
STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	NEVADA	$1,535	$1,228-20%	$463 – $463	0.1/10
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI Standalone (Needs Review)	DES MOINES	$1,597	$1,278-20%	$464 – $9,063	0.1/10
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SIOUX CITY	$1,597	$1,278-20%	$415 – $9,419	0.1/10
ALLEN HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	WATERLOO	$1,597	$1,278-20%	$464 – $9,617	0.1/10
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	FORT DODGE	$1,597	$1,278-20%	$464 – $9,261	0.1/10
FINLEY HOSPITAL UnityPoint Health	DUBUQUE	$1,597	$1,278-20%	$464 – $11,411	0.1/10
ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review)	ORANGE CITY	$1,600	$1,280-20%	$712 – $1,175	0.1/10
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Avera Health	SIBLEY	$1,600	$1,280-20%	$1,022 – $1,412	0.1/10
DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	BLOOMFIELD	$1,286	$1,286	$67 – $1,325	0.1/10
CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	CLARINDA	$2,190	$1,292-41%	$406 – $2,190	0.1/10
AVERA MERRILL PIONEER HOSPITAL Avera Health	ROCK RAPIDS	$1,353	$1,312-3%	$1,022 – $1,412	0.1/10
VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	VINTON	$1,742	$1,394-20%	$70 – $1,777	0.1/10
VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	KEOSAUQUA	$2,001	$1,401-30%	$451 – $1,271	0.1/10
VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	WEBSTER CITY	$1,754	$1,403-20%	$785 – $1,316	0.1/10
ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME Standalone (Needs Review)	CARROLL	$1,500	$1,500	$77 – $1,530	0.1/10
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GUTTENBERG	$1,886	$1,509-20%	$980 – $1,886	0.1/10
MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Standalone (Needs Review)	OSKALOOSA	$2,028	$1,724-15%	$451 – $2,028	0.1/10
MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH Standalone (Needs Review)	OSAGE	$1,955	$1,759-10%	$233 – $1,896	0.1/10
BURGESS HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ONAWA	$2,426	$1,941-20%	$681 – $2,426	0.1/10
WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	CORYDON	$1,987	$1,987	$451 – $1,987	0.1/10
SIOUX CENTER HEALTH Standalone (Needs Review)	SIOUX CENTER	$2,247	$2,180-3%	$1,022 – $1,412	0.1/10
GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GUTHRIE CENTER	$2,244	$2,244	$451 – $2,244	0.1/10
BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	INDEPENDENCE	$2,931	$2,492-15%	$1,582 – $2,638	0.1/10
JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ANAMOSA	$3,194	$2,555-20%	$464 – $1,596	0.1/10
UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN Standalone (Needs Review)	MARSHALLTOWN	$3,194	$2,555-20%	$464 – $6,202	0.1/10
TRINITY MUSCATINE Standalone (Needs Review)	MUSCATINE	$3,194	$2,555-20%	$464 – $9,063	0.1/10
TRINITY - BETTENDORF Standalone (Needs Review)	BETTENDORF	$3,194	$2,555-20%	$464 – $9,063	0.1/10
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	GRINNELL	$3,194	$2,555-20%	$464 – $3,511	0.1/10
CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	OSCEOLA	$2,664	$2,664	$385 – $1,193	0.1/10
JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MAQUOKETA	$4,329	$4,329	$234 – $6,775	0.1/10
STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	LAKE CITY	$6,154	$4,923-20%	$2,386 – $6,154	0.1/10
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	SUMNER	$6,255	$5,004-20%	$2,339 – $6,255	0.1/10
COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE	MARENGO	$6,255	$5,004-20%	$2,339 – $6,255	0.1/10
DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	PERRY	$8,948	$5,816-35%	$455 – $7,606	0.1/10
GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	HAMBURG	$6,487	$5,838-10%	$3,244 – $8,569	0.1/10
MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Standalone (Needs Review)	WINTERSET	$7,638	$6,110-20%	$64 – $7,638	0.1/10
MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MANNING	$10,237	$7,268-29%	$451 – $10,748	0.1/10
KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ALGONA	$10,753	$8,602-20%	$451 – $11,183	0.1/10
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	MANCHESTER	$11,356	$9,085-20%	$870 – $870	0.1/10
HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE Standalone (Needs Review)	HAWARDEN	$11,108	$9,442-15%	$10,553 – $10,775	0.1/10
BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER Broadlawns Medical Center	DES MOINES	$9,660	$9,660	$671 – $9,660	0.1/10
ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	GREENFIELD	$13,175	$9,881-25%	$464 – $12,780	0.1/10
MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	CLINTON	$33,357	$21,682-35%	$2 – $11,051	0.1/10
PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Pella Regional Health Center	PELLA	$1,257	N/A	$75 – $4,612	0.1/10
HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER Standalone (Needs Review)	ROCK VALLEY	$1,864	N/A	$1,022 – $1,412	0.1/10
MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	WATERLOO	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	MASON CITY	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	Primghar	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Gundersen Health System	WEST UNION	N/A	N/A	$1,576 – $11,611	0.1/10
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Great River Health Systems	WEST BURLINGTON	N/A	N/A	$775 – $7,689	0.1/10
HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER Great River Health Systems	MOUNT PLEASANT	N/A	N/A	$477 – $7,689	0.1/10
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	DUBUQUE	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	ELKADER	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	NEWTON	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON Trinity Health	NEW HAMPTON	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10
CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS CommonSpirit Health	COUNCIL BLUFFS	N/A	N/A	$958 – $10,564	0.1/10
MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER Trinity Health	OELWEIN	N/A	N/A	$7,799 – $7,799	0.1/10

FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

CHARLES CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,194

Cash Price

$477-60%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,194

FLOYD VALLEY HEALTHCARE

LE MARS, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,194

Cash Price

$477-60%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,194

CHI HEALTH - MERCY CORNING

CORNING, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,414

Cash Price

$679-52%

Negotiated Range

$608 – $1,386

JEFFERSON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

FAIRFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,468

Cash Price

$881-40%

Negotiated Range

$75 – $1,468

GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER

JEFFERSON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,610

Cash Price

$902-44%

Negotiated Range

$425 – $1,529

DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL

LEON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,137

Cash Price

$910-20%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,160

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DAVENPORT

DAVENPORT, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,551

Cash Price

$931-40%

BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL

BOONE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,200

Cash Price

$960-20%

Negotiated Range

$437 – $1,236

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WASHINGTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,289

Cash Price

$967-25%

Negotiated Range

$455 – $1,289

GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER-DEWITT

DEWITT, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,629

Cash Price

$977-40%

Negotiated Range

$384 – $2,679

CASS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

ATLANTIC, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,403

Cash Price

$982-30%

Negotiated Range

$281 – $1,431

RINGGOLD COUNTY HOSPITAL

MOUNT AYR, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,111

Cash Price

$1,000-10%

WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER

WAVERLY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,993

Cash Price

$1,036-48%

Negotiated Range

$406 – $1,694

SHENANDOAH MEDICAL CENTER

SHENANDOAH, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,811

Cash Price

$1,177-35%

Negotiated Range

$447 – $1,847

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - CLARION

CLARION, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,985

Cash Price

$1,191-40%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,489

IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - BELMOND

BELMOND, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,985

Cash Price

$1,191-40%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,489

GREATER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

CRESTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,737

Cash Price

$1,216-30%

STORY COUNTY HOSPITAL

NEVADA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,535

Cash Price

$1,228-20%

Negotiated Range

$463 – $463

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDI

DES MOINES, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,597

Cash Price

$1,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $9,063

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SIOUX CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,597

Cash Price

$1,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$415 – $9,419

ALLEN HOSPITAL

WATERLOO, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,597

Cash Price

$1,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $9,617

TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORT DODGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,597

Cash Price

$1,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $9,261

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE, IA · UnityPoint Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,597

Cash Price

$1,278-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $11,411

ORANGE CITY AREA HEALTH SYSTEM

ORANGE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,600

Cash Price

$1,280-20%

Negotiated Range

$712 – $1,175

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SIBLEY, IA · Avera Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,600

Cash Price

$1,280-20%

Negotiated Range

$1,022 – $1,412

DAVIS COUNTY HOSPITAL

BLOOMFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,286

Cash Price

$1,286

Negotiated Range

$67 – $1,325

CLARINDA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

CLARINDA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,190

Cash Price

$1,292-41%

Negotiated Range

$406 – $2,190

AVERA MERRILL PIONEER HOSPITAL

ROCK RAPIDS, IA · Avera Health

0.1/10

List Price

$1,353

Cash Price

$1,312-3%

Negotiated Range

$1,022 – $1,412

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL

VINTON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,742

Cash Price

$1,394-20%

Negotiated Range

$70 – $1,777

VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL

KEOSAUQUA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,001

Cash Price

$1,401-30%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,271

VAN DIEST MEDICAL CENTER

WEBSTER CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,754

Cash Price

$1,403-20%

Negotiated Range

$785 – $1,316

ST ANTHONY REGIONAL HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME

CARROLL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,500

Cash Price

$1,500

Negotiated Range

$77 – $1,530

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

GUTTENBERG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,886

Cash Price

$1,509-20%

Negotiated Range

$980 – $1,886

MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

OSKALOOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,028

Cash Price

$1,724-15%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $2,028

MITCHELL COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH

OSAGE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,955

Cash Price

$1,759-10%

Negotiated Range

$233 – $1,896

BURGESS HEALTH CENTER

ONAWA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,426

Cash Price

$1,941-20%

Negotiated Range

$681 – $2,426

WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL

CORYDON, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,987

Cash Price

$1,987

Negotiated Range

$451 – $1,987

SIOUX CENTER HEALTH

SIOUX CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,247

Cash Price

$2,180-3%

Negotiated Range

$1,022 – $1,412

GUTHRIE COUNTY HOSPITAL

GUTHRIE CENTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,244

Cash Price

$2,244

Negotiated Range

$451 – $2,244

BUCHANAN COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

INDEPENDENCE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,931

Cash Price

$2,492-15%

Negotiated Range

$1,582 – $2,638

JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ANAMOSA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,194

Cash Price

$2,555-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $1,596

UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MARSHALLTOWN

MARSHALLTOWN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,194

Cash Price

$2,555-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $6,202

TRINITY MUSCATINE

MUSCATINE, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,194

Cash Price

$2,555-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $9,063

TRINITY - BETTENDORF

BETTENDORF, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,194

Cash Price

$2,555-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $9,063

GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GRINNELL, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$3,194

Cash Price

$2,555-20%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $3,511

CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL

OSCEOLA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$2,664

Cash Price

$2,664

Negotiated Range

$385 – $1,193

JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

MAQUOKETA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$4,329

Cash Price

$4,329

Negotiated Range

$234 – $6,775

STEWART MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

LAKE CITY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,154

Cash Price

$4,923-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,386 – $6,154

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

SUMNER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,255

Cash Price

$5,004-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,339 – $6,255

COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

MARENGO, IA · COMPASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE

0.1/10

List Price

$6,255

Cash Price

$5,004-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,339 – $6,255

DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL

PERRY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$8,948

Cash Price

$5,816-35%

Negotiated Range

$455 – $7,606

GEORGE C GRAPE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

HAMBURG, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$6,487

Cash Price

$5,838-10%

Negotiated Range

$3,244 – $8,569

MADISON COUNTY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

WINTERSET, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$7,638

Cash Price

$6,110-20%

Negotiated Range

$64 – $7,638

MANNING REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTER

MANNING, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$10,237

Cash Price

$7,268-29%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $10,748

KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

ALGONA, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$10,753

Cash Price

$8,602-20%

Negotiated Range

$451 – $11,183

REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MANCHESTER, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$11,356

Cash Price

$9,085-20%

Negotiated Range

$870 – $870

HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE

HAWARDEN, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$11,108

Cash Price

$9,442-15%

Negotiated Range

$10,553 – $10,775

BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER

DES MOINES, IA · Broadlawns Medical Center

0.1/10

List Price

$9,660

Cash Price

$9,660

Negotiated Range

$671 – $9,660

ADAIR COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

GREENFIELD, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$13,175

Cash Price

$9,881-25%

Negotiated Range

$464 – $12,780

MERCYONE CLINTON MEDICAL CENTER

CLINTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

$33,357

Cash Price

$21,682-35%

Negotiated Range

$2 – $11,051

PELLA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

PELLA, IA · Pella Regional Health Center

0.1/10

List Price

$1,257

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$75 – $4,612

HEGG MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER

ROCK VALLEY, IA · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

$1,864

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,022 – $1,412

MERCYONE WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTER

WATERLOO, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE NORTH IOWA MEDICAL CENTER

MASON CITY, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE PRIMGHAR MEDICAL CENTER

Primghar, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

GUNDERSEN PALMER LUTHERAN HOSPITAL AND CLINICS

WEST UNION, IA · Gundersen Health System

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,576 – $11,611

SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

WEST BURLINGTON, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$775 – $7,689

HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

MOUNT PLEASANT, IA · Great River Health Systems

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$477 – $7,689

MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER

DUBUQUE, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE ELKADER MEDICAL CENTER

ELKADER, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER

NEWTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-NEW HAMPTON

NEW HAMPTON, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

CHI HEALTH MERCY COUNCIL BLUFFS

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · CommonSpirit Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$958 – $10,564

MERCYONE OELWEIN MEDICAL CENTER

OELWEIN, IA · Trinity Health

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,799 – $7,799

Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Other States

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What Affects Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Iowa

The cost of hernia repair surgery in Iowa 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 74 hospitals in Iowa, hernia repair surgery prices range from $1,111 to $33,357 — a 30.0x 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 Iowa

The setting where hernia repair surgery is performed in Iowa significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.

For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.

Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Iowa

Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access hernia repair surgery at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Iowa offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.

In Iowa, the average cash price for hernia repair surgery is $2,994, which is 21% lower than the average list price of $3,797. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Iowa

How much does Hernia Repair Surgery cost in Iowa?▼

The average cash price for hernia repair surgery in Iowa is $2,994. Prices range from $1,111 to $33,357 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Hernia Repair Surgery prices vary so much in Iowa?▼

Hospital prices for hernia repair surgery in Iowa differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Hernia Repair Surgery by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Iowa, the average cash price for hernia repair surgery is $2,994, which is 21% below the average list price of $3,797. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Hernia Repair Surgery in Iowa?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Iowa offers the lowest cash price for hernia repair surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Hernia Repair Surgery?▼

Most health insurance plans cover hernia repair surgery when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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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.