Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1344 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $3,806 — about 11.4× the Medicare rate ($333). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($666).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,702 list price could save about $1,896 (33%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital | Elkin, NC | $580 | $451 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | — |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $581 | — | ★ 3/5 | 202 min | — |
| York Hospital | York, ME | $586 | — | ★ 4/5 | 166 min | — |
| Unity Hospital | Rochester, NY | $586 | $338 | ★ 2/5 | 299 min | — |
| Unity Specialty Hospital | Rochester, NY | $586 | $338 | — | — | — |
| St Gabriels Hospital | Little Falls, MN | $604 | $610 | ★ 4/5 | 141 min | — |
| Grant Memorial Hospital | Petersburg, WV | $611 | — | ★ 3/5 | 110 min | — |
| Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital | Lebanon, NH | $631 | $904 | ★ 4/5 | 118 min | — |
| Amery Hospital & Clinic | Amery, WI | $631 | $423 | ★ 2/5 | 120 min | — |
| Olympic Medical Center | Port Angeles, WA | $633 | $791 | ★ 3/5 | 251 min | — |
| Washington Regional Medical Center | Fayetteville, AR | $636 | — | ★ 4/5 | 222 min | — |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, TN | $637 | $683 | ★ 5/5 | 269 min | — |
| Gifford Medical Center | Randolph, VT | $644 | $986 | ★ 5/5 | — | — |
| Pratt Regional Medical Center | Pratt, KS | $647 | $924 | ★ 4/5 | 100 min | — |
| Henry County Hospital, Inc | Napoleon, OH | $659 | $879 | ★ 2/5 | 104 min | — |
| Artesia General Hospital | Artesia, NM | $661 | $3,828 | — | 99 min | — |
| John H Stroger Jr Hospital | Chicago, IL | $664 | $485 | ★ 2/5 | 293 min | — |
| Provident Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $664 | $485 | — | 190 min | — |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago, IL | $674 | $521 | ★ 4/5 | 298 min | — |
| Copper Queen Community Hospital | Bisbee, AZ | $674 | $403 | — | 120 min | — |
| UPMC Cole | Coudersport, PA | $678 | $904 | ★ 4/5 | 147 min | — |
| Desoto Regional Health System | Mansfield, LA | $679 | $970 | ★ 2/5 | 109 min | — |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $684 | $1,173 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $684 | $467 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $684 | $536 | ★ 5/5 | 130 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 Tubal ligation
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: $3,806; Medicare pays $333.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Univera | 13 |
$30 – $425 |
| Medicaid | 123 |
$183 – $3,377 |
| Independent Health | 21 |
$203 – $2,097 |
| Geisinger | 33 |
$459 – $7,146 |
| MVP Health Care | 40 |
$308 – $8,296 |
| AmeriHealth | 118 |
$333 – $13,315 |
| Priority Health | 26 |
$283 – $5,983 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 37 |
$853 – $8,879 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 25 |
$338 – $10,331 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 22 |
$432 – $11,164 |
| Bright Health | 35 |
$1,257 – $5,995 |
| Amerigroup | 114 |
$340 – $5,892 |
| Molina Healthcare | 379 |
$291 – $7,171 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 485 |
$376 – $11,107 |
| Medica | 51 |
$359 – $10,706 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 205 |
$727 – $12,466 |
| Highmark | 69 |
$334 – $13,125 |
| HealthPartners | 82 |
$358 – $10,504 |
| Tricare / VA | 165 |
$327 – $7,737 |
| SelectHealth | 31 |
$840 – $10,740 |
| Medicare | 230 |
$352 – $7,776 |
| Humana | 597 |
$414 – $19,994 |
| UCare | 32 |
$267 – $10,326 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 57 |
$474 – $16,083 |
| Devoted Health | 103 |
$361 – $6,418 |
| Security Health Plan | 20 |
$338 – $13,221 |
| Coventry | 47 |
$470 – $9,824 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 763 |
$378 – $14,691 |
| Aetna | 815 |
$442 – $13,140 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 871 |
$369 – $15,997 |
| Cigna | 632 |
$1,483 – $16,924 |
| Anthem | 344 |
$467 – $13,180 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 116 |
$576 – $22,078 |
| Health Net | 125 |
$673 – $14,047 |
| AvMed | 32 |
$580 – $12,418 |
| Healthcare Highways | 33 |
$8,517 – $9,565 |
| Oscar Health | 136 |
$3,549 – $14,192 |
| EmblemHealth | 44 |
$2,097 – $47,694 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $612 |
| New Hampshire | $631 |
| Colorado | $637 |
| Iowa | $920 |
| Michigan | $1,019 |
| Maine | $1,047 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Tubal ligation?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Tubal ligation. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $333. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $67 — 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 1344 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,806, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,702, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,905, a Medicare rate of about $333. Most cash prices fall between $644 and $11,872 — 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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