Hernia Repair Cost in Washington (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a hernia repair cost in Washington?
The same hernia repair in Washington might cost you $1,606 at one facility and $3,999 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 63 reporting hospitals is $3,058. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.
Three low-priced facilities in Washington, from hospital price files
- Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District No 1 · Newport, WA $816
- Coulee Medical Center · Grand Coulee, WA $841
- Grant County Public Hospital District 1 · Moses Lake, WA $849
All 63 facilities are listed below, free.
Where hernia repair costs vary in Washington
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Cheapest Hernia Repair Providers in Washington
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($3,058) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District No 1 | Newport, WA | $816 | $2,242 below |
| 2 | Coulee Medical Center | Grand Coulee, WA | $841 | $2,217 below |
| 3 | Grant County Public Hospital District 1 | Moses Lake, WA | $849 | $2,209 below |
| 4 | Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland, WA | $860 | $2,198 below |
| 5 | PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center | Friday Harbor, WA | $903 | $2,155 below |
| 6 | Astria Toppenish Hospital | WA | $911 | $2,147 below |
| 7 | Public Hospital District 3 of Pacific County | Ilwaco, WA | $1,026 | $2,032 below |
| 8 | Providence Health And Services - Washington | Chewelah, WA | $1,036 | $2,022 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
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Quick take
- Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District No 1 is the lowest-cost option at $816 - $2,242 below the median posted price ($3,058), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $3,058, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for hernia repair
The same hernia repair bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $754–$32,531
- Professional fee $501–$4,000
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $782–$7,181
- Professional fee $501–$4,000
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Providence Health, Swedish Health Services (a Providence affiliate), and UW Medicine compete in the Western Washington market. Kaiser Permanente Washington has substantial commercial market share in the Puget Sound area. Eastern Washington operates as a distinct, lower-cost market anchored by Providence and MultiCare. Washington state has active price transparency enforcement.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (4) report prices above $8,558, including Public Hospital District No.1 of King County Washington dba Valley Medical Center at $20,024, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,058 versus $1,036 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.
What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$3,058 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$612 |
| Out-of-network provider | $6,728+ |
Frequently asked questions: hernia repair costs in Washington
How much does a hernia repair cost in Washington?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $2,452, with most facilities between $440 and $3,970 (based on 62 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $816, with a median of $3,058; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a hernia repair in Washington?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Washington data is Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District No 1 in Newport at about $816. By metro, Olympia has the lowest median ($3,000). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a hernia repair so much cheaper at some Washington hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 9× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Washington, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,058 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,452 - about 1.2× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a hernia repair in Washington?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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