How much does Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair cost in Phoenix, AZ?

CPT 49650 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.

Estimates only. Educational estimates from public Medicare benchmarks and hospital-published prices — not a guarantee, and not legal, medical, or financial advice.
49650 Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
Ask to pay
$11,669
About 2.0× what Medicare pays — most Arizona hospitals accept a self-pay rate in this range.
What Medicare pays
$5,834
Typical price near you
$4,674
Cash / self-pay price
no data
Prices near you — 23 facilities, lowest first
FacilityTypePricevs MedicareQuality
Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error Hospital $426negotiated 0.1× ★★★★
Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) Hospital $3,669negotiated 0.6× ★★★★★
Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix Hospital $3,669negotiated 0.6× ★★★★★
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) Hospital $3,669negotiated 0.6× ★★★★
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) Hospital $3,669negotiated 0.6× ★★★★★
HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) Hospital $4,452negotiated 0.8× ★★★★★
HonorHealth Florence Hospital $4,452negotiated 0.8×
Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) Hospital $4,621negotiated 0.8× ★★★★★
Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) Hospital $4,621negotiated 0.8× ★★★★★
Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) Hospital $4,621negotiated 0.8× ★★★★★
Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) Hospital $4,621negotiated 0.8× ★★★★★
HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) Hospital $4,674negotiated 0.8× ★★★★★
Prices from each hospital's public machine-readable file; imaging & surgery-center prices are published self-pay rates (often the cheapest option). vs Medicare is how many times the Medicare rate each facility charges. 1 unusually low/high price excluded from the typical price as likely data errors.
💬 What to say — negotiation scripts
  • For 49650 (Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair), Medicare's benchmark rate is $5,834.36. A fair self-pay target for this line is $11,668.72. If I was charged more than that, please reduce it toward this benchmark.
  • No local cash price is on file for 49650 in AZ. Ask the hospital for their cash/self-pay price for this code in writing.
  • Please send a fully itemized bill listing every CPT/HCPCS/DRG code and its individual charge, so I can review each line against published rates.
  • Separately, what is your financial assistance / charity care policy, and am I eligible? Please send me the application and the income thresholds.
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What should 49650 cost in Phoenix, AZ?

For Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (CPT 49650) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $4,674, with hospitals ranging from $4,452 to $6,451 across 23 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $5,834, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair cost in Phoenix, AZ?

A fair self-pay price for Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (CPT 49650) in Phoenix, AZ is around $4,674, with hospital prices ranging from $4,452 to $6,451 across 23 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.

What is the Medicare rate for CPT 49650?

Medicare pays about $5,834 for Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (CPT 49650). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.

Can I negotiate the price of Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair?

Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.

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Prices last refreshed July 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.