Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Maine (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Hernia Repair Surgery costs $6,559 on average without insurance in Maine, based on actual CMS data from 18 hospitals. Prices range from $1 to $44,771 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
18 hospitals in Maine report pricing for hernia repair surgery. The average cash price is $6,559.
18
in Maine
$8,612
gross charge
$6,559
24% below list price
$1 – $44,771
44771.0x spread
Hospital Prices in Maine
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BANGOR | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEWISTON | $1 | $1-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LINCOLN | $1,678 | $1,343-20% | $467 – $1,611 | 0.1/10 | |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILLINOCKET | $1,509 | $1,358-10% | $0 – $1,403 | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAR HARBOR | $1,822 | $1,367-25% | $1,822 – $1,822 | 0.1/10 | |
| REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | SKOWHEGAN | $2,083 | $1,562-25% | $1,166 – $2,083 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HOULTON | $2,336 | $2,336 | $75 – $154 | 0.1/10 | |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CALAIS | $23,311 | $17,483-25% | $240 – $21,330 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MACHIAS | $44,771 | $33,578-25% | $19,699 – $40,965 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | AUGUSTA | N/A | N/A | $3,499 – $13,899 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $500 – $15,321 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAMARISCOTTA | N/A | N/A | $500 – $21,107 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTLAND | N/A | N/A | $496 – $15,514 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORWAY | N/A | N/A | $500 – $16,236 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCKPORT | N/A | N/A | $500 – $16,586 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRUNSWICK | N/A | N/A | $496 – $12,326 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELFAST | N/A | N/A | $500 – $17,339 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $496 – $3,416 | 0.1/10 |
BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$1
Cash Price
$1-32%
LINCOLN, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,678
Cash Price
$1,343-20%
Negotiated Range
$467 – $1,611
MILLINOCKET, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,509
Cash Price
$1,358-10%
Negotiated Range
$0 – $1,403
BAR HARBOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,822
Cash Price
$1,367-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,822 – $1,822
SKOWHEGAN, ME · Proprietary
List Price
$2,083
Cash Price
$1,562-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,166 – $2,083
HOULTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,336
Cash Price
$2,336
Negotiated Range
$75 – $154
CALAIS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$23,311
Cash Price
$17,483-25%
Negotiated Range
$240 – $21,330
MACHIAS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$44,771
Cash Price
$33,578-25%
Negotiated Range
$19,699 – $40,965
AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,499 – $13,899
FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$500 – $15,321
DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$500 – $21,107
PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$496 – $15,514
NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$500 – $16,236
ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$500 – $16,586
BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$496 – $12,326
BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$500 – $17,339
WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$496 – $3,416
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What Affects Hernia Repair Surgery Cost in Maine
Hospital charges for hernia repair surgery in Maine vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For hernia repair surgery in Maine, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 18 hospitals in Maine, hernia repair surgery prices range from $1 to $44,771 — a 44771.0x 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 Maine
The setting where hernia repair surgery is performed in Maine 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 Maine
If you're paying out of pocket for hernia repair surgery in Maine, 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 Maine, the average cash price for hernia repair surgery is $6,559, which is 24% lower than the average list price of $8,612. 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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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.