Hydrocele repair Cost by Hospital

Hydrocele repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1514 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,784median cash price · 1514 hospitals, 52 statestypically $672–$14,342 depending on the hospital
≈ 12.0× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,072
Cash / self-pay
$3,784
Insurer-negotiated
$3,658
Medicare pays
$315
$672$14,342
Median cash $3,784  ·  Medicare $315  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,784 — about 12.0× the Medicare rate ($315). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($630).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,072 list price could save about $2,288 (38%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $569 — ★ 3/5 105 min 15.4%
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital Bozeman, MT $573 $3,530 ★ 4/5 142 min 14.4%
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN $574 $1,012 ★ 4/5 193 min 13.8%
Olympic Medical Center Port Angeles, WA $574 $717 ★ 3/5 254 min 14.4%
Chatham Hospital Inc Siler City, NC $584 $322 ★ 4/5 214 min 14.0%
Astria Toppenish Hospital Toppenish, WA $588 $1,822 — 148 min 14.8%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $599 $484 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson Dickinson, ND $600 $753 ★ 2/5 185 min 13.6%
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $602 $803 ★ 2/5 105 min 15.1%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $605 $452 ★ 3/5 171 min 15.1%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $608 $499 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $608 $499 — 222 min 15.5%
Pratt Regional Medical Center Pratt, KS $617 $882 ★ 4/5 99 min 14.2%
Mark Twain Medical Center San Andreas, CA $617 $670 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.2%
Carlinville Area Hospital Carlinville, IL $624 $713 ★ 2/5 124 min 15.0%
Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR $626 — ★ 4/5 216 min 13.3%
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Rawlins, WY $629 $754 — 103 min 14.9%
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN $629 $599 ★ 5/5 277 min 14.6%
Ringgold County Hospital Mount Ayr, IA $630 — — 140 min 14.7%
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $635 $273 ★ 2/5 169 min 15.6%
Wyandot Memorial Hospital Upper Sandusky, OH $640 $1,170 ★ 5/5 132 min 14.8%
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids, MN $644 $334 ★ 4/5 154 min 14.4%
UPMC Cole Coudersport, PA $650 $867 ★ 4/5 151 min 14.9%
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County Darlington, WI $653 $360 — 103 min 14.9%
Ascension Calumet Hospital Chilton, WI $658 $357 — 83 min —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Hydrocele repair

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $3,784; Medicare pays $315.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 156
$131
$109 – $860
Univera 14
$250
$35 – $459
Medicare 286
$263
$151 – $4,176
Tricare / VA 200
$365
$52 – $4,582
Independent Health 24
$410
$172 – $1,202
MVP Health Care 49
$476
$278 – $6,142
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 42
$759
$759 – $5,324
Sanford Health Plan 29
$795
$315 – $6,249
UCare 40
$841
$237 – $3,708
Priority Health 37
$860
$279 – $3,813
Highmark 88
$860
$160 – $7,803
AmeriHealth 125
$1,100
$256 – $9,539
Medica 74
$1,103
$315 – $4,396
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$1,184
$407 – $7,159
Amerigroup 120
$1,209
$172 – $3,556
HealthPartners 103
$1,274
$232 – $5,410
MultiPlan / PHCS network 260
$1,289
$321 – $8,381
Molina Healthcare 417
$1,290
$262 – $4,454
Geisinger 31
$1,333
$353 – $4,322
Bright Health 37
$1,348
$1,257 – $4,829
Centene / Ambetter 524
$1,692
$164 – $7,432
Health Net 127
$2,647
$155 – $8,565
Blue Cross Blue Shield 829
$3,203
$160 – $9,981
Coventry 54
$3,234
$359 – $6,984
UPMC Health Plan 62
$3,387
$547 – $9,740
Security Health Plan 27
$3,427
$315 – $7,389
Humana 651
$3,508
$322 – $5,056
Devoted Health 106
$3,523
$494 – $4,118
SelectHealth 32
$3,609
$762 – $5,610
Anthem 384
$3,629
$188 – $10,063
Aetna 872
$3,682
$400 – $8,803
Kaiser Permanente 151
$3,758
$173 – $10,413
UnitedHealthcare 979
$3,768
$307 – $10,978
Cigna 671
$5,044
$1,049 – $13,466
Healthcare Highways 33
$5,475
$4,988 – $6,287
Oscar Health 143
$7,019
$3,549 – $10,272
EmblemHealth 41
$7,919
$1,135 – $28,246
AvMed 32
$8,168
$483 – $12,195

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$379
Vermont$562
New Hampshire$770
Iowa$847
Wyoming$992
Oregon$1,218

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXFort Worth, TXSacramento, CADallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYPittsburgh, PABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CAPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYCincinnati, OHLittle Rock, ARNashville, TNPhiladelphia, PASan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, COColumbus, OH

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Hydrocele repair?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Hydrocele repair. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $315. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $63 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1514 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,784, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,072, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,658, a Medicare rate of about $315. Most cash prices fall between $672 and $14,342 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Hydrocele repair cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1514 US hospitals is $3,784. Most hospitals fall between $672 and $14,342. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Hydrocele repair?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $315). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Hydrocele repair?
Medicare pays about $315. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Hydrocele repair prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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