Tubal ligation Cost by Hospital

Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1344 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,806median cash price · 1344 hospitals, 52 statestypically $644–$11,872 depending on the hospital
≈ 11.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,702
Cash / self-pay
$3,806
Insurer-negotiated
$5,905
Medicare pays
$333
$644$11,872
Median cash $3,806  ·  Medicare $333  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Univera 13
$309
$30 – $425
Medicaid 123
$319
$183 – $3,377
Independent Health 21
$390
$203 – $2,097
Geisinger 33
$473
$459 – $7,146
MVP Health Care 40
$519
$308 – $8,296
AmeriHealth 118
$553
$333 – $13,315
Priority Health 26
$566
$283 – $5,983
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 37
$853
$853 – $8,879
Sanford Health Plan 25
$1,228
$338 – $10,331
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$1,313
$432 – $11,164
Bright Health 35
$1,714
$1,257 – $5,995
Amerigroup 114
$1,983
$340 – $5,892
Molina Healthcare 379
$2,078
$291 – $7,171
Centene / Ambetter 485
$2,394
$376 – $11,107
Medica 51
$3,436
$359 – $10,706
MultiPlan / PHCS network 205
$3,556
$727 – $12,466
Highmark 69
$3,650
$334 – $13,125
HealthPartners 82
$3,877
$358 – $10,504
Tricare / VA 165
$4,746
$327 – $7,737
SelectHealth 31
$5,307
$840 – $10,740
Medicare 230
$5,391
$352 – $7,776
Humana 597
$5,591
$414 – $19,994
UCare 32
$5,627
$267 – $10,326
UPMC Health Plan 57
$5,720
$474 – $16,083
Devoted Health 103
$5,759
$361 – $6,418
Security Health Plan 20
$5,807
$338 – $13,221
Coventry 47
$5,834
$470 – $9,824
Blue Cross Blue Shield 763
$5,875
$378 – $14,691
Aetna 815
$5,898
$442 – $13,140
UnitedHealthcare 871
$6,479
$369 – $15,997
Cigna 632
$6,694
$1,483 – $16,924
Anthem 344
$6,802
$467 – $13,180
Kaiser Permanente 116
$7,050
$576 – $22,078
Health Net 125
$7,667
$673 – $14,047
AvMed 32
$8,253
$580 – $12,418
Healthcare Highways 33
$8,858
$8,517 – $9,565
Oscar Health 136
$8,970
$3,549 – $14,192
EmblemHealth 44
$11,455
$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

StateMedian 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

How much does Tubal ligation cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1344 US hospitals is $3,806. Most hospitals fall between $644 and $11,872. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Tubal ligation?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $333). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Tubal ligation?
Medicare pays about $333. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Tubal ligation 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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