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Inguinal hernia repair in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for hernia surgery in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$2,793
$2,619–$2,968 across California
Hospital outpatient
$5,477
$5,103–$5,851 across California

Open repair of an inguinal (groin) hernia, age 5 or older.

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Questions

How much does hernia surgery cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for hernia surgery in California is $2,619–$2,968 at surgery center; $5,103–$5,851 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is hernia surgery cheapest in California?

At surgery center, from $2,619. Hospital outpatient runs up to $5,851 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.