Circumcision is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1829 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,355 — about 8.1× the Medicare rate ($167). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($333).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,545 list price could save about $1,190 (47%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital | Wilmington, DE | $204 | $45 | ★ 3/5 | 192 min | — |
| Hunterdon Medical Center | Flemington, NJ | $205 | $524 | ★ 4/5 | 230 min | — |
| Doctors Memorial Hospital | Bonifay, FL | $205 | $182 | ★ 2/5 | 121 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $208 | $351 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | — |
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | Grove Hill, AL | $211 | $1,930 | — | 166 min | — |
| Greene County Medical Center | Jefferson, IA | $212 | $199 | — | 104 min | — |
| Mc Camey Hospital | Mccamey, TX | $212 | $187 | — | — | — |
| Beloit Health System | Beloit, WI | $213 | $678 | ★ 3/5 | 129 min | — |
| Essentia Health Virginia | Virginia, MN | $214 | $2,010 | ★ 4/5 | 131 min | — |
| Merrick Medical Center | Central City, NE | $214 | $339 | — | 127 min | — |
| Crete Area Medical Center | Crete, NE | $214 | $326 | — | 104 min | — |
| Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island | Providence, RI | $215 | $3,161 | ★ 4/5 | 234 min | — |
| Jackson General Hospital | Ripley, WV | $216 | — | ★ 3/5 | 127 min | — |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | Carthage, MO | $216 | $216 | ★ 4/5 | 92 min | — |
| Essentia Health St Marys-Detroit Lakes | Detroit Lakes, MN | $218 | $2,153 | ★ 4/5 | 140 min | — |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | $219 | $1,997 | — | 118 min | — |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield, MA | $220 | $41 | ★ 2/5 | 275 min | — |
| Share Medical Center | Alva, OK | $220 | — | — | 141 min | — |
| San Juan Hospital | Monticello, UT | $221 | $197 | — | 128 min | — |
| Citizens Medical Center | Colby, KS | $221 | $269 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | — |
| North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | Harrison, AR | $224 | $101 | ★ 2/5 | 149 min | — |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff, NE | $227 | $329 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | — |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $228 | $92 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | — |
| Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center | Brainerd, MN | $229 | $2,200 | ★ 3/5 | 114 min | — |
| Montgomery County Memorial Hospital | Red Oak, IA | $231 | $211 | — | 113 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 October 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 Circumcision
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: $1,355; Medicare pays $167.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 253 |
$31 – $579 |
| Medicare | 395 |
$38 – $2,355 |
| Univera | 13 |
$21 – $267 |
| Independent Health | 29 |
$100 – $1,779 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 50 |
$87 – $2,105 |
| Geisinger | 60 |
$110 – $2,332 |
| UCare | 67 |
$70 – $2,151 |
| Highmark | 108 |
$44 – $4,556 |
| HealthPartners | 183 |
$85 – $3,122 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 87 |
$109 – $3,391 |
| Tricare / VA | 305 |
$45 – $2,581 |
| Medica | 157 |
$120 – $3,329 |
| MVP Health Care | 69 |
$89 – $4,702 |
| AmeriHealth | 180 |
$87 – $4,845 |
| Amerigroup | 152 |
$141 – $2,172 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 40 |
$204 – $5,905 |
| Molina Healthcare | 489 |
$70 – $2,819 |
| AvMed | 47 |
$513 – $9,160 |
| Bright Health | 44 |
$607 – $2,820 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 679 |
$64 – $4,302 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1089 |
$70 – $5,697 |
| Priority Health | 50 |
$137 – $3,117 |
| Coventry | 115 |
$138 – $4,255 |
| Security Health Plan | 43 |
$183 – $5,084 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 611 |
$182 – $5,183 |
| Health Net | 235 |
$73 – $6,497 |
| Anthem | 497 |
$78 – $6,532 |
| Humana | 846 |
$92 – $4,116 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 93 |
$125 – $5,647 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1265 |
$142 – $7,200 |
| Devoted Health | 147 |
$192 – $2,293 |
| Aetna | 1170 |
$155 – $4,907 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 202 |
$54 – $6,044 |
| SelectHealth | 44 |
$206 – $5,307 |
| Cigna | 986 |
$292 – $7,580 |
| EmblemHealth | 65 |
$388 – $16,491 |
| Healthcare Highways | 43 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| Oscar Health | 196 |
$1,000 – $7,922 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Arizona | $181 |
| Maine | $251 |
| North Dakota | $359 |
| Montana | $387 |
| New Mexico | $403 |
| Minnesota | $410 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Circumcision?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Circumcision. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $167. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $33 — 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 1829 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,355, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,545, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,063, a Medicare rate of about $167. Most cash prices fall between $247 and $5,489 — 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
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