Hydrocele repair Cost by Hospital

Hydrocele repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1525 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,831median cash price · 1525 hospitals, 52 statestypically $686–$13,634 depending on the hospital
≈ 12.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,221
Cash / self-pay
$3,831
Insurer-negotiated
$3,639
Medicare pays
$315
$686$13,634
Median cash $3,831  ·  Medicare $315  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,831 — about 12.2× the Medicare rate ($315). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($630).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,221 list price could save about $2,390 (38%).

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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
Chatham Hospital Inc Siler City, NC $584 $322 ★ 4/5 222 min —
Astria Toppenish Hospital Toppenish, WA $588 $1,822 — 150 min —
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $599 $484 ★ 4/5 298 min —
CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson Dickinson, ND $600 $753 ★ 2/5 174 min —
Henry County Hospital, Inc Napoleon, OH $602 $803 ★ 2/5 104 min —
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $605 $452 ★ 3/5 168 min —
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $608 $499 ★ 2/5 293 min —
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $608 $499 — 190 min —
Pratt Regional Medical Center Pratt, KS $617 $882 ★ 4/5 100 min —
Mark Twain Medical Center San Andreas, CA $617 $670 ★ 3/5 123 min —
Carlinville Area Hospital Carlinville, IL $624 $713 ★ 2/5 124 min —
Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR $626 — ★ 4/5 222 min —
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County Rawlins, WY $629 $754 — 103 min —
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN $629 $599 ★ 5/5 269 min —
Ringgold County Hospital Mount Ayr, IA $630 — — 128 min —
Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI $635 $273 ★ 2/5 190 min —
Wyandot Memorial Hospital Upper Sandusky, OH $640 $1,170 ★ 5/5 132 min —
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Grand Rapids, MN $644 $334 ★ 4/5 149 min —
UPMC Cole Coudersport, PA $650 $867 ★ 4/5 147 min —
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County Darlington, WI $653 $360 — 106 min —
Ascension Calumet Hospital Chilton, WI $658 $357 — 86 min —
Lallie Kemp Medical Center Independence, LA $659 $465 — 101 min —
Prowers Medical Center Lamar, CO $669 — — 118 min —
Desoto Regional Health System Mansfield, LA $672 $960 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez, CA $673 — ★ 4/5 171 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 Hydrocele 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: $3,831; Medicare pays $315.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 158
$131
$109 – $860
Univera 14
$250
$35 – $459
Medicare 290
$278
$151 – $4,176
Tricare / VA 202
$366
$52 – $4,582
Independent Health 24
$410
$172 – $1,202
MVP Health Care 50
$476
$278 – $6,138
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 42
$759
$759 – $5,324
Sanford Health Plan 29
$795
$315 – $6,249
UCare 40
$841
$237 – $3,708
Priority Health 36
$860
$279 – $3,820
Highmark 94
$860
$160 – $7,803
Medica 74
$1,103
$315 – $4,396
AmeriHealth 126
$1,103
$256 – $9,539
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$1,184
$407 – $7,159
Amerigroup 121
$1,209
$172 – $3,564
HealthPartners 103
$1,274
$232 – $5,410
Molina Healthcare 419
$1,290
$262 – $4,337
Geisinger 32
$1,333
$353 – $4,322
Bright Health 37
$1,348
$1,257 – $4,829
MultiPlan / PHCS network 272
$1,370
$332 – $8,490
Centene / Ambetter 538
$1,692
$168 – $7,432
Health Net 129
$2,869
$155 – $8,565
Blue Cross Blue Shield 831
$3,208
$160 – $10,059
Coventry 56
$3,221
$359 – $6,420
UPMC Health Plan 65
$3,387
$489 – $9,738
Security Health Plan 27
$3,427
$315 – $7,389
Anthem 401
$3,501
$212 – $10,063
Humana 659
$3,508
$321 – $5,056
Devoted Health 108
$3,532
$601 – $4,113
SelectHealth 32
$3,609
$762 – $5,610
Aetna 892
$3,658
$380 – $8,741
UnitedHealthcare 997
$3,684
$310 – $10,918
Kaiser Permanente 151
$3,758
$173 – $10,413
Cigna 694
$4,990
$960 – $13,466
Healthcare Highways 33
$5,475
$4,988 – $6,287
EmblemHealth 53
$6,749
$748 – $28,246
Oscar Health 155
$7,019
$3,213 – $10,272
AvMed 32
$8,168
$483 – $12,195

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
Vermont$563
Puerto Rico$715
New Hampshire$770
Iowa$847
Wyoming$992
Oregon$1,218

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXFort Worth, TXSacramento, CADallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYPittsburgh, PABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CAPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYCincinnati, OHLittle Rock, ARNashville, TNPhiladelphia, PASan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, COColumbus, OH

Prices by state

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Does Medicare cover Hydrocele repair?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Hydrocele repair. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $315. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $63 — 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 1525 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,831, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,221, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,639, a Medicare rate of about $315. Most cash prices fall between $686 and $13,634 — 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 Hydrocele repair cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1525 US hospitals is $3,831. Most hospitals fall between $686 and $13,634. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Hydrocele repair?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $315). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Hydrocele repair?
Medicare pays about $315. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Hydrocele 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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