Circumcision Cost by Hospital

Circumcision is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1829 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,355median cash price · 1829 hospitals, 52 statestypically $247–$5,489 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,545
Cash / self-pay
$1,355
Insurer-negotiated
$2,063
Medicare pays
$167
$247$5,489
Median cash $1,355  ·  Medicare $167  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 253
$64
$31 – $579
Medicare 395
$92
$38 – $2,355
Univera 13
$145
$21 – $267
Independent Health 29
$203
$100 – $1,779
Sanford Health Plan 50
$204
$87 – $2,105
Geisinger 60
$205
$110 – $2,332
UCare 67
$241
$70 – $2,151
Highmark 108
$269
$44 – $4,556
HealthPartners 183
$357
$85 – $3,122
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 87
$365
$109 – $3,391
Tricare / VA 305
$377
$45 – $2,581
Medica 157
$420
$120 – $3,329
MVP Health Care 69
$445
$89 – $4,702
AmeriHealth 180
$481
$87 – $4,845
Amerigroup 152
$685
$141 – $2,172
Harvard Pilgrim 40
$728
$204 – $5,905
Molina Healthcare 489
$731
$70 – $2,819
AvMed 47
$810
$513 – $9,160
Bright Health 44
$960
$607 – $2,820
Centene / Ambetter 679
$988
$64 – $4,302
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1089
$1,156
$70 – $5,697
Priority Health 50
$1,251
$137 – $3,117
Coventry 115
$1,401
$138 – $4,255
Security Health Plan 43
$1,401
$183 – $5,084
MultiPlan / PHCS network 611
$1,406
$182 – $5,183
Health Net 235
$1,689
$73 – $6,497
Anthem 497
$1,744
$78 – $6,532
Humana 846
$1,974
$92 – $4,116
UPMC Health Plan 93
$1,977
$125 – $5,647
UnitedHealthcare 1265
$1,984
$142 – $7,200
Devoted Health 147
$1,999
$192 – $2,293
Aetna 1170
$2,017
$155 – $4,907
Kaiser Permanente 202
$2,032
$54 – $6,044
SelectHealth 44
$2,059
$206 – $5,307
Cigna 986
$2,673
$292 – $7,580
EmblemHealth 65
$2,726
$388 – $16,491
Healthcare Highways 43
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Oscar Health 196
$5,381
$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

StateMedian 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

How much does Circumcision cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1829 US hospitals is $1,355. Most hospitals fall between $247 and $5,489. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Circumcision?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $167). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Circumcision?
Medicare pays about $167. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Circumcision 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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