Vasectomy Cost by Hospital

Vasectomy is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1523 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,017median cash price · 1523 hospitals, 52 statestypically $544–$7,614 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,298
Cash / self-pay
$2,017
Insurer-negotiated
$2,151
Medicare pays
$347
$544$7,614
Median cash $2,017  ·  Medicare $347  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,017 — about 5.8× the Medicare rate ($347). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($693).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,298 list price could save about $1,281 (39%).

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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
Brookings Health System Brookings, SD $311 $560 ★ 4/5 100 min 13.7%
Ozark Health Clinton, AR $321 $287 ★ 4/5 150 min 14.7%
Riverland Medical Center Ferriday, LA $322 $246 — — 15.7%
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $326 $434 ★ 2/5 105 min 15.1%
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve, MO $327 $266 ★ 4/5 111 min 14.5%
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $339 $387 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
Regional West Medical Center Scottsbluff, NE $350 $443 ★ 2/5 201 min 14.9%
Page Hospital Page, AZ $358 $424 — 77 min —
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Humboldt, IA $365 $389 — 96 min 14.8%
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc Angola, IN $367 $276 ★ 3/5 166 min 14.3%
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY $369 $325 ★ 2/5 137 min 15.6%
Unity Hospital Rochester, NY $369 $322 ★ 2/5 294 min 15.3%
Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY $369 $322 — — —
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Harrison, AR $375 — ★ 2/5 146 min 15.1%
Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner Kenner, LA $375 $1,817 ★ 4/5 149 min 15.3%
Preston Memorial Hospital Kingwood, WV $376 $547 — 111 min 15.0%
Southwell Medical, a Campus of Trmc Adel, GA $379 $758 — — 15.0%
Montgomery General Hospital Montgomery, WV $386 — — 110 min 14.7%
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $388 — ★ 3/5 105 min 15.4%
Amery Hospital & Clinic Amery, WI $395 $321 ★ 2/5 116 min 14.5%
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $396 $1,995 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.0%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $407 $1,930 — 162 min —
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $413 — — 83 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $442 $451 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Carroll County Memorial Hospital Carrollton, MO $443 — — 104 min 14.9%

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 Vasectomy

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: $2,017; Medicare pays $347.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 9
$170
$19 – $277
Geisinger 44
$238
$206 – $2,198
AmeriHealth 124
$381
$156 – $5,734
Independent Health 12
$482
$283 – $2,559
UCare 45
$601
$195 – $2,166
Amerigroup 129
$685
$653 – $2,205
MVP Health Care 49
$943
$219 – $4,424
Medicaid 146
$970
$160 – $2,549
Sanford Health Plan 41
$1,000
$220 – $3,665
Medica 88
$1,002
$233 – $3,287
HealthPartners 114
$1,041
$224 – $3,469
Priority Health 32
$1,071
$216 – $3,325
Bright Health 35
$1,187
$870 – $3,105
Harvard Pilgrim 32
$1,553
$450 – $4,253
Security Health Plan 33
$1,587
$216 – $5,084
Centene / Ambetter 516
$1,622
$305 – $5,253
Coventry 52
$1,750
$327 – $4,078
Highmark 69
$1,813
$223 – $4,617
Molina Healthcare 398
$1,950
$216 – $3,242
Tricare / VA 187
$1,955
$228 – $4,014
UPMC Health Plan 49
$2,036
$186 – $4,800
Medicare 287
$2,040
$212 – $2,952
Devoted Health 101
$2,048
$346 – $2,239
Humana 640
$2,089
$242 – $4,690
MultiPlan / PHCS network 319
$2,123
$585 – $5,655
Aetna 874
$2,300
$403 – $5,687
Kaiser Permanente 138
$2,379
$160 – $6,044
UnitedHealthcare 965
$2,505
$295 – $7,855
Blue Cross Blue Shield 875
$2,533
$310 – $6,171
Health Net 144
$2,692
$374 – $6,737
Anthem 343
$2,746
$262 – $7,537
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 44
$3,134
$169 – $4,172
Cigna 691
$3,176
$983 – $8,253
SelectHealth 33
$3,391
$582 – $5,307
Healthcare Highways 35
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
EmblemHealth 41
$4,902
$832 – $18,105
Oscar Health 122
$5,571
$3,100 – $7,928
AvMed 27
$8,253
$4,169 – $12,418

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$250
Hawaii$413
Alaska$568
Wyoming$730
New Hampshire$740
Vermont$824

Prices by city

Austin, TXChicago, ILDallas, TXFort Worth, TXNew York, NYHouston, TXPittsburgh, PASacramento, CABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPhiladelphia, PAPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYRochester, NYSan Diego, CASan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, COFrisco, TXKansas City, MO

Prices by state

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About these prices

Based on prices published by 1523 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,017, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,298, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,151, a Medicare rate of about $347. Most cash prices fall between $544 and $7,614 — 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 Vasectomy cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1523 US hospitals is $2,017. Most hospitals fall between $544 and $7,614. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Vasectomy?
Medicare pays about $347. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Vasectomy 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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