Hemorrhoid removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1671 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $1,165 — about 3.4× the Medicare rate ($338). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($676).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,960 list price could save about $795 (41%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX | $180 | $514 | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
| Allegheny Valley Hospital | Natrona, PA | $180 | $282 | ★ 4/5 | 203 min | — |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $180 | $282 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | — |
| Adventist Health Tulare | Tulare, CA | $181 | $253 | ★ 3/5 | 198 min | — |
| Russellville Hospital | Russellville, AL | $187 | $616 | ★ 4/5 | 101 min | — |
| Northwest Florida Community Hospital | Chipley, FL | $190 | $148 | ★ 2/5 | — | — |
| Mercy Medical Center Redding | Redding, CA | $192 | — | ★ 2/5 | 194 min | — |
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | $192 | — | ★ 3/5 | 237 min | — |
| VA Maryland Healthcare System-Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | $192 | — | ★ 2/5 | — | — |
| Ascension Calumet Hospital | Chilton, WI | $194 | $358 | — | 86 min | — |
| Ahn Wexford Hospital | Wexford, PA | $195 | $388 | ★ 5/5 | 184 min | — |
| Paulding County Hospital | Paulding, OH | $200 | — | — | 74 min | — |
| Fillmore County Hospital | Geneva, NE | $200 | $184 | ★ 4/5 | 111 min | — |
| West Penn Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $203 | $388 | ★ 3/5 | 208 min | — |
| Ochsner LSU Health Monroe | Monroe, LA | $206 | $1,025 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | — |
| Beloit Health System | Beloit, WI | $208 | $535 | ★ 3/5 | 129 min | — |
| Jefferson Medical Center | Ranson, WV | $216 | — | ★ 1/5 | 173 min | — |
| Wynn Hospital | Utica, NY | $220 | $191 | ★ 1/5 | 211 min | — |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $225 | $380 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | — |
| Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber | Windber, PA | $234 | $301 | ★ 2/5 | 141 min | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | $248 | — | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | — |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati, OH | $248 | — | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Wyandot Memorial Hospital | Upper Sandusky, OH | $249 | $455 | ★ 5/5 | 132 min | — |
| Hospital Pavia Caguas | Caguas, PR | $250 | $189 | — | — | — |
| Marlette Regional Hospital | Marlette, MI | $251 | $226 | — | 106 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 Hemorrhoid removal
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: $1,165; Medicare pays $338.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 212 |
$23 – $867 |
| Univera | 13 |
$20 – $331 |
| Independent Health | 27 |
$83 – $1,367 |
| Medicare | 377 |
$99 – $2,675 |
| Geisinger | 52 |
$64 – $3,085 |
| AmeriHealth | 147 |
$48 – $3,689 |
| Highmark | 97 |
$102 – $3,351 |
| MVP Health Care | 57 |
$194 – $3,893 |
| Priority Health | 36 |
$222 – $1,939 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 75 |
$213 – $4,304 |
| Tricare / VA | 265 |
$151 – $2,871 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 47 |
$195 – $2,478 |
| Medica | 120 |
$285 – $2,850 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 34 |
$307 – $2,805 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 73 |
$76 – $3,625 |
| Amerigroup | 126 |
$164 – $2,301 |
| UCare | 53 |
$197 – $2,775 |
| HealthPartners | 149 |
$192 – $2,911 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 607 |
$172 – $3,787 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 920 |
$163 – $6,254 |
| Bright Health | 46 |
$607 – $2,820 |
| Devoted Health | 125 |
$345 – $2,866 |
| Molina Healthcare | 447 |
$163 – $3,242 |
| Security Health Plan | 49 |
$409 – $3,410 |
| Coventry | 87 |
$267 – $4,273 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 172 |
$134 – $4,466 |
| Health Net | 178 |
$122 – $5,676 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 454 |
$357 – $4,502 |
| Humana | 746 |
$194 – $3,350 |
| Anthem | 431 |
$164 – $5,240 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1087 |
$217 – $6,091 |
| SelectHealth | 37 |
$583 – $5,307 |
| Aetna | 1006 |
$281 – $4,833 |
| EmblemHealth | 60 |
$382 – $18,107 |
| Healthcare Highways | 37 |
$1,217 – $5,414 |
| Cigna | 826 |
$538 – $17,214 |
| Oscar Health | 186 |
$1,186 – $7,276 |
| AvMed | 46 |
$459 – $11,304 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Utah | $300 |
| Kentucky | $323 |
| Vermont | $434 |
| Louisiana | $464 |
| Montana | $491 |
| Michigan | $524 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jatin Bidani | Gastroenterology | Largo, FL | 549 |
| Jatinder Pruthi, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Lancaster, CA | 438 |
| Eli Shemesh, M.D. | Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) | Delray Beach, FL | 417 |
| Lowell Meyerson, DO | Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) | Elkins Park, PA | 362 |
| Jay Diliberto, MD | Internal Medicine | Huntington Beach, CA | 299 |
| Rafiul Islam, MD | Gastroenterology | Lubbock, TX | 284 |
| Joel Sach, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Tarzana, CA | 269 |
| Mychailo Fulmes, M.D., PH.D. | General Surgery | Brooklyn, NY | 263 |
| David Rivadeneira, M.D. | Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) | Woodbury, NY | 253 |
| Imad Shbeeb, MD | Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) | Los Alamitos, CA | 252 |
| Marc Gertner, M.D. | General Surgery | Owings Mills, MD | 245 |
| Robert Jao, M.D. | Gastroenterology | Kailua, HI | 244 |
Does Medicare cover Hemorrhoid removal?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Hemorrhoid removal. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $338. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $68 — 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 1671 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,165, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $1,960, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,260, a Medicare rate of about $338. Most cash prices fall between $332 and $3,739 — 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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