Prostate removal (prostatectomy) Cost by Hospital

Prostate removal (prostatectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1286 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$9,999median cash price · 1286 hospitals, 52 statestypically $2,402–$46,809 depending on the hospital
≈ 9.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$17,316
Cash / self-pay
$9,999
Insurer-negotiated
$9,705
Medicare pays
$1,063
$2,402$46,809
Median cash $9,999  ·  Medicare $1,063  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $9,999 — about 9.4× the Medicare rate ($1,063). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,127).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $17,316 list price could save about $7,317 (42%).

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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
Mon Health Medical Center Morgantown, WV $1,522 $3,201 ★ 4/5 185 min —
Mon Health Marion Whitehall, WV $1,522 $3,201 — 86 min —
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $1,540 $1,980 ★ 4/5 125 min —
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $1,540 $1,788 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $1,584 $2,226 — 99 min —
Bayside Community Hospital Anahuac, TX $1,622 $917 — 106 min —
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $1,676 $6,752 — 71 min —
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT $1,708 $2,144 ★ 3/5 171 min —
Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH $1,759 $9,620 ★ 5/5 172 min —
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Galveston, TX $1,822 $3,110 ★ 3/5 190 min —
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $1,858 $10,592 ★ 3/5 181 min —
Olympic Medical Center Port Angeles, WA $1,947 $2,434 ★ 3/5 251 min —
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc Paterson, NJ $1,972 $1,734 ★ 3/5 217 min —
University Medical Center Las Vegas, NV $1,980 $1,714 ★ 2/5 238 min —
Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights, OH $1,988 $720 ★ 4/5 199 min —
Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club Trophy Club, TX $2,018 $6,734 — 87 min —
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $2,083 $1,717 ★ 2/5 293 min —
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $2,083 $1,717 — 190 min —
Baptist Health-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR $2,121 $10,759 ★ 2/5 124 min —
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN $2,136 $3,579 ★ 4/5 190 min —
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $2,170 $1,784 ★ 3/5 232 min —
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Harrison, AR $2,176 — ★ 2/5 149 min —
East Valley Er & Hospital Gilbert, AZ $2,191 — — — —
Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, LA $2,191 — — — —
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $2,248 — ★ 3/5 202 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 Prostate removal (prostatectomy)

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: $9,999; Medicare pays $1,063.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 125
$409
$61 – $2,557
Medicare 213
$525
$82 – $9,620
Univera 12
$950
$95 – $1,613
Centene / Ambetter 449
$1,074
$381 – $12,080
Tricare / VA 143
$1,083
$90 – $12,080
AmeriHealth 91
$1,085
$210 – $10,482
Geisinger 31
$1,127
$225 – $11,349
Sanford Health Plan 25
$1,183
$946 – $18,436
Amerigroup 77
$1,420
$881 – $11,212
Independent Health 22
$1,432
$881 – $3,208
Highmark 78
$1,582
$104 – $16,338
Health Net 89
$1,673
$180 – $16,223
Priority Health 33
$1,707
$462 – $7,553
MVP Health Care 40
$1,800
$381 – $19,073
Coventry 37
$2,031
$250 – $10,537
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 28
$2,465
$2,465 – $15,840
Kaiser Permanente 129
$2,493
$233 – $27,200
HealthPartners 81
$2,557
$409 – $11,285
MultiPlan / PHCS network 147
$2,557
$145 – $16,506
Molina Healthcare 332
$2,702
$453 – $10,917
Blue Cross Blue Shield 685
$2,759
$152 – $21,874
Medica 52
$2,850
$855 – $11,079
UCare 34
$2,865
$816 – $10,988
Security Health Plan 26
$3,025
$409 – $14,424
Oscar Health 143
$3,549
$1,815 – $11,732
Bright Health 39
$3,629
$2,342 – $14,895
Harvard Pilgrim 16
$3,717
$844 – $14,216
Humana 574
$4,690
$557 – $19,813
SelectHealth 33
$4,882
$1,174 – $17,550
Aetna 724
$5,612
$953 – $14,369
Anthem 325
$6,169
$381 – $16,797
UnitedHealthcare 836
$6,844
$1,027 – $18,350
Cigna 544
$8,132
$1,650 – $24,659
Healthcare Highways 32
$8,857
$2,069 – $14,320
UPMC Health Plan 55
$9,517
$1,103 – $24,396
Devoted Health 104
$10,057
$1,121 – $11,674
EmblemHealth 51
$12,320
$2,723 – $83,860
AvMed 32
$14,838
$1,466 – $27,374

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$1,978
Kentucky$2,402
Iowa$3,302
Michigan$3,317
West Virginia$3,751
Arizona$3,816

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXFort Worth, TXDallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYCincinnati, OHKansas City, MOMilwaukee, WIPhiladelphia, PARochester, NYSan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, CO

Prices by state

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Vipul Patel, MDUrologyCelebration, FL277
Edmund Abate, PA-CPhysician AssistantCelebration, FL134
Morgan Bitzel, PAPhysician AssistantWorthington, OH108
Jason Descalso, PAPhysician AssistantCelebration, FL92
Clayton Lau, MDUrologyDuarte, CA80
Matthew Tollefson, M.D.UrologyRochester, MN74
Brianna Williamson, PA-CPhysician AssistantOak Ridge, TN66
Roy Berryhill, RPA-CPhysician AssistantNew York, NY66
Thomas Guzzo, MDUrologyPhiladelphia, PA66
Christopher Ramsey, M.D.UrologyPowell, TN64
Jim Hu, MD MPHUrologyNew York, NY63
Jonathan Hwang, MDUrologyWashington, DC62

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Does Medicare cover Prostate removal (prostatectomy)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Prostate removal (prostatectomy). It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $1,063. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

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 1286 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $9,999, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $17,316, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $9,705, a Medicare rate of about $1,063. Most cash prices fall between $2,402 and $46,809 — 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 Prostate removal (prostatectomy) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1286 US hospitals is $9,999. Most hospitals fall between $2,402 and $46,809. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Prostate removal (prostatectomy)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $1,063). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.
What does Medicare pay for Prostate removal (prostatectomy)?
Medicare pays about $1,063. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Prostate removal (prostatectomy) 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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