Varicocele repair Cost by Hospital

Varicocele repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1203 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,852median cash price · 1203 hospitals, 51 statestypically $621–$11,110 depending on the hospital
≈ 11.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,427
Cash / self-pay
$3,852
Insurer-negotiated
$3,621
Medicare pays
$327
$621$11,110
Median cash $3,852  ·  Medicare $327  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,852 — about 11.8× the Medicare rate ($327). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($653).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,427 list price could save about $2,575 (40%).

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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
Olympic Medical Center Port Angeles, WA $578 $722 ★ 3/5 251 min —
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $590 — ★ 3/5 110 min —
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $592 — ★ 3/5 202 min —
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT $606 $573 ★ 3/5 171 min —
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $623 $504 ★ 4/5 298 min —
John H Stroger Jr Hospital Chicago, IL $631 $488 ★ 2/5 293 min —
Provident Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL $631 $488 — 190 min —
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $636 $473 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Mark Twain Medical Center San Andreas, CA $641 $696 ★ 3/5 123 min —
Washington Regional Medical Center Fayetteville, AR $655 — ★ 4/5 222 min —
Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN $658 $651 ★ 5/5 269 min —
Island Hospital Anacortes, WA $666 $1,862 ★ 4/5 204 min —
Desoto Regional Health System Mansfield, LA $707 $1,010 ★ 2/5 109 min —
Gritman Medical Center Moscow, ID $719 $316 ★ 3/5 122 min —
Cheshire Medical Center Keene, NH $725 $1,395 ★ 4/5 214 min —
Samaritan Medical Center Watertown, NY $735 $588 ★ 2/5 260 min —
Clifton-Fine Hospital Star Lake, NY $735 $588 — — —
Titus Regional Medical Center Mount Pleasant, TX $736 $408 ★ 3/5 198 min —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $764 $1,310 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $764 $446 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $764 $511 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $764 $764 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Columbia Memorial Hospital Astoria, OR $767 $615 — 123 min —
Greater Regional Medical Center Creston, IA $779 — ★ 3/5 101 min —
Regional Medical Center Manchester, IA $791 $870 ★ 4/5 147 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 Varicocele 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: $3,852; Medicare pays $327.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 107
$247
$114 – $1,845
Univera 8
$260
$29 – $425
AmeriHealth 112
$375
$271 – $8,727
Geisinger 26
$375
$375 – $4,452
MVP Health Care 30
$712
$294 – $8,265
Priority Health 25
$819
$255 – $3,512
Medicare 187
$897
$166 – $4,534
Independent Health 16
$897
$350 – $4,200
Amerigroup 107
$1,200
$1,143 – $3,521
Sanford Health Plan 26
$1,238
$327 – $6,107
Harvard Pilgrim 13
$1,244
$451 – $6,633
HealthPartners 76
$1,684
$347 – $6,209
Medica 51
$1,878
$352 – $3,725
Bright Health 36
$2,007
$1,471 – $5,336
Coventry 36
$2,463
$407 – $8,024
Centene / Ambetter 422
$2,552
$356 – $5,950
Molina Healthcare 334
$2,583
$326 – $4,035
Highmark 55
$2,725
$318 – $7,683
Tricare / VA 120
$3,161
$265 – $4,994
UCare 33
$3,322
$295 – $6,104
Security Health Plan 24
$3,433
$327 – $11,501
Devoted Health 97
$3,441
$350 – $3,797
MultiPlan / PHCS network 176
$3,500
$566 – $8,719
Healthcare Highways 31
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Health Net 87
$3,721
$420 – $11,071
UnitedHealthcare 780
$3,731
$375 – $9,259
Humana 522
$3,738
$357 – $5,810
UPMC Health Plan 45
$3,784
$748 – $16,562
Aetna 687
$3,998
$503 – $10,043
Anthem 310
$4,002
$381 – $10,052
Blue Cross Blue Shield 660
$4,081
$340 – $10,563
Kaiser Permanente 109
$4,191
$296 – $11,788
SelectHealth 28
$4,526
$799 – $6,121
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 21
$5,364
$305 – $5,436
Oscar Health 131
$5,876
$3,549 – $8,023
Cigna 566
$6,273
$2,076 – $14,857
EmblemHealth 45
$7,313
$1,135 – $27,809
AvMed 31
$8,253
$1,471 – $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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$403
Missouri$498
Tennessee$505
North Carolina$636
New Hampshire$725
West Virginia$770

Prices by city

Prices by state

Does Medicare cover Varicocele repair?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Varicocele repair. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $327. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $65 — 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 1203 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,852, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,427, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,621, a Medicare rate of about $327. Most cash prices fall between $621 and $11,110 — 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 Varicocele repair cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1203 US hospitals is $3,852. Most hospitals fall between $621 and $11,110. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Varicocele repair?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $327). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Varicocele repair?
Medicare pays about $327. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Varicocele 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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