Testicle removal (orchiectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1392 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $3,136 — about 10.3× the Medicare rate ($306). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($611).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,053 list price could save about $917 (23%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Medical, a Campus of Trmc | Adel, GA | $482 | $953 | — | — | — |
| Ellis Hospital | Schenectady, NY | $488 | $334 | ★ 3/5 | 232 min | — |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $492 | $844 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $492 | $417 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $492 | $476 | ★ 5/5 | 130 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $492 | $492 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | — |
| Memorial Healthcare | Owosso, MI | $494 | $4,809 | ★ 3/5 | 181 min | — |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff, NE | $500 | $629 | ★ 2/5 | 202 min | — |
| Artesia General Hospital | Artesia, NM | $502 | $1,903 | — | 99 min | — |
| Redington Fairview General Hospital | Skowhegan, ME | $510 | $680 | ★ 2/5 | 128 min | — |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston | Galveston, TX | $513 | $1,889 | ★ 3/5 | 190 min | — |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $515 | $721 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | — |
| York Hospital | York, ME | $526 | — | ★ 4/5 | 166 min | — |
| Montgomery General Hospital | Montgomery, WV | $535 | — | — | 100 min | — |
| St Gabriels Hospital | Little Falls, MN | $541 | $531 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | — |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $553 | — | ★ 3/5 | 110 min | — |
| Adams County Regional Medical Center | Seaman, OH | $564 | $921 | ★ 3/5 | 189 min | — |
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $579 | $567 | — | — | — |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $579 | $567 | — | — | — |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $582 | $472 | ★ 4/5 | 298 min | — |
| Henry County Hospital, Inc | Napoleon, OH | $584 | $778 | ★ 2/5 | 104 min | — |
| Mark Twain Medical Center | San Andreas, CA | $594 | $645 | ★ 3/5 | 123 min | — |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville, AR | $602 | — | ★ 4/5 | 222 min | — |
| University of Michigan Health System | Ann Arbor, MI | $604 | $469 | ★ 4/5 | 345 min | — |
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | Elkin, NC | $605 | $438 | ★ 3/5 | 168 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 Testicle removal (orchiectomy)
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: $3,136; Medicare pays $306.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 138 |
$104 – $834 |
| Medicare | 238 |
$138 – $3,834 |
| Univera | 14 |
$27 – $445 |
| Geisinger | 35 |
$302 – $3,911 |
| Tricare / VA | 167 |
$150 – $4,352 |
| Independent Health | 20 |
$167 – $2,356 |
| Highmark | 81 |
$150 – $6,914 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 38 |
$664 – $5,364 |
| Priority Health | 29 |
$270 – $3,511 |
| AmeriHealth | 122 |
$218 – $9,539 |
| MVP Health Care | 41 |
$289 – $6,407 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 27 |
$245 – $6,107 |
| Health Net | 110 |
$169 – $7,957 |
| Amerigroup | 117 |
$303 – $3,460 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 20 |
$420 – $5,401 |
| HealthPartners | 93 |
$224 – $5,711 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 491 |
$169 – $7,432 |
| Molina Healthcare | 377 |
$220 – $4,221 |
| Medica | 59 |
$333 – $4,551 |
| Bright Health | 36 |
$1,257 – $4,829 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 219 |
$241 – $7,614 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 736 |
$169 – $9,206 |
| Anthem | 351 |
$182 – $8,088 |
| UCare | 36 |
$255 – $5,965 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 59 |
$289 – $8,082 |
| Coventry | 45 |
$359 – $6,899 |
| Security Health Plan | 24 |
$304 – $11,169 |
| Humana | 594 |
$299 – $4,746 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 130 |
$168 – $10,176 |
| Devoted Health | 107 |
$326 – $4,049 |
| Aetna | 773 |
$352 – $8,477 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 875 |
$316 – $10,922 |
| SelectHealth | 30 |
$740 – $7,580 |
| Cigna | 621 |
$834 – $13,466 |
| Healthcare Highways | 31 |
$4,988 – $6,287 |
| EmblemHealth | 48 |
$876 – $27,809 |
| Oscar Health | 140 |
$3,213 – $10,272 |
| AvMed | 28 |
$743 – $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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | $553 |
| Puerto Rico | $631 |
| Maine | $695 |
| Colorado | $730 |
| Nebraska | $774 |
| Iowa | $828 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Testicle removal (orchiectomy)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Testicle removal (orchiectomy). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $306. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $61 — 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 1392 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,136, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,053, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,534, a Medicare rate of about $306. Most cash prices fall between $589 and $11,262 — 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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Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
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