How much does umbilical hernia repair surgery usually cost and can I use my health insurance to cover it

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Umbilical hernia repair costs vary and are usually covered by most health insurance plans; check with your provider for specifics.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My 3-year-old son has a small lump that only shows up when he coughs or strains. The pediatric surgeons recommended surgery, but the scan didn't show anything. He doesn't seem bothered by it is surgery really necessary? Could it close on its own? I'm really worried and can't stop thinking about it.

it could be hernia and need sx.

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How long does a typical surgery take to recover from and what's the approximate cost involved

needs P/E for better advice.

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I've had an incisional hernia since 1990 and now need surgery should I go for laparoscopic or open repair? Which hospital or doctor would be best for this procedure? Also, could you give me a rough estimate of the cost involved?

Laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery typically costs ‚Çπ25,000 - ‚Çπ50,000, and recovery takes around 1-2 weeks, with most people resuming normal activities within a few days.

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