Varicocele repair Cost by Hospital

Varicocele repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1148 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,816median cash price · 1148 hospitals, 51 statestypically $611–$12,326 depending on the hospital
≈ 11.7× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,317
Cash / self-pay
$3,816
Insurer-negotiated
$3,635
Medicare pays
$327
$611$12,326
Median cash $3,816  ·  Medicare $327  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,816 — about 11.7× the Medicare rate ($327). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($653).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,317 list price could save about $2,501 (40%).

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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
University Medical Center Las Vegas, NV $577 $564 ★ 2/5 240 min 15.6%
Olympic Medical Center Port Angeles, WA $578 $722 ★ 3/5 254 min 14.4%
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $590 — ★ 3/5 105 min 15.4%
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $592 — ★ 3/5 196 min 15.8%
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT $606 $573 ★ 3/5 176 min 14.4%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $623 $504 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $631 $488 ★ 2/5 280 min 15.0%
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $631 $488 — 222 min 15.5%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $636 $473 ★ 3/5 171 min 15.1%
Mark Twain Medical Center San Andreas, CA $641 $696 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.2%
Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR $655 — ★ 4/5 216 min 13.3%
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN $658 $651 ★ 5/5 277 min 14.6%
Island Hospital Anacortes, WA $666 $1,862 ★ 4/5 193 min 14.8%
Desoto Regional Health System Mansfield, LA $707 $1,010 ★ 2/5 107 min 14.3%
Gritman Medical Center Moscow, ID $719 $316 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.1%
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $725 $1,395 ★ 4/5 224 min 14.9%
Samaritan Medical Center Watertown, NY $735 $588 ★ 2/5 260 min 15.3%
Clifton-Fine Hospital Star Lake, NY $735 $588 — — —
Titus Regional Medical Center Mount Pleasant, TX $736 $408 ★ 3/5 187 min 15.2%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $764 $1,310 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $764 $446 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $764 $511 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $764 $764 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Greater Regional Medical Center Creston, IA $779 — ★ 3/5 98 min 14.5%
Regional Medical Center Manchester, IA $791 $870 ★ 4/5 147 min 14.3%

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 June 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 Varicocele 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: $3,816; Medicare pays $327.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 102
$247
$114 – $1,845
Univera 8
$260
$29 – $425
AmeriHealth 96
$375
$271 – $8,727
Geisinger 24
$375
$375 – $3,693
MVP Health Care 30
$712
$294 – $8,235
Priority Health 26
$858
$258 – $3,512
Medicare 182
$897
$166 – $4,534
Independent Health 16
$897
$350 – $4,200
Amerigroup 103
$1,200
$1,143 – $3,497
Sanford Health Plan 26
$1,238
$327 – $6,107
Harvard Pilgrim 13
$1,244
$451 – $6,633
HealthPartners 72
$1,670
$342 – $6,209
Medica 51
$1,878
$352 – $3,725
Bright Health 36
$2,007
$1,471 – $5,336
Coventry 33
$2,535
$384 – $7,873
Highmark 48
$2,543
$320 – $7,683
Centene / Ambetter 401
$2,552
$364 – $5,950
Molina Healthcare 312
$2,702
$328 – $4,222
UCare 32
$2,769
$295 – $6,104
Tricare / VA 117
$3,175
$265 – $5,044
Security Health Plan 23
$3,433
$327 – $11,723
Devoted Health 80
$3,461
$350 – $3,783
MultiPlan / PHCS network 156
$3,500
$566 – $8,801
Healthcare Highways 31
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Humana 492
$3,738
$379 – $5,810
Health Net 84
$3,847
$418 – $11,160
UnitedHealthcare 735
$3,931
$393 – $9,445
UPMC Health Plan 29
$4,002
$819 – $16,562
Aetna 643
$4,097
$680 – $10,043
Blue Cross Blue Shield 648
$4,126
$341 – $10,563
Kaiser Permanente 109
$4,191
$296 – $11,788
SelectHealth 28
$4,526
$799 – $6,121
Anthem 272
$4,644
$375 – $10,063
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 21
$5,364
$305 – $5,436
Oscar Health 114
$5,876
$3,573 – $8,023
Cigna 521
$6,361
$2,281 – $14,857
AvMed 29
$8,253
$4,265 – $12,418
EmblemHealth 31
$12,401
$1,202 – $27,809

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$403
Missouri$498
Nevada$577
North Carolina$636
Tennessee$658
New Hampshire$725

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1148 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,816, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,317, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,635, a Medicare rate of about $327. Most cash prices fall between $611 and $12,326 — 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 Varicocele repair cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1148 US hospitals is $3,816. Most hospitals fall between $611 and $12,326. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Varicocele repair?
Medicare pays about $327. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Varicocele 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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