Varicocele repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1203 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 107 |
$114 – $1,845 |
| Univera | 8 |
$29 – $425 |
| AmeriHealth | 112 |
$271 – $8,727 |
| Geisinger | 26 |
$375 – $4,452 |
| MVP Health Care | 30 |
$294 – $8,265 |
| Priority Health | 25 |
$255 – $3,512 |
| Medicare | 187 |
$166 – $4,534 |
| Independent Health | 16 |
$350 – $4,200 |
| Amerigroup | 107 |
$1,143 – $3,521 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 26 |
$327 – $6,107 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 13 |
$451 – $6,633 |
| HealthPartners | 76 |
$347 – $6,209 |
| Medica | 51 |
$352 – $3,725 |
| Bright Health | 36 |
$1,471 – $5,336 |
| Coventry | 36 |
$407 – $8,024 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 422 |
$356 – $5,950 |
| Molina Healthcare | 334 |
$326 – $4,035 |
| Highmark | 55 |
$318 – $7,683 |
| Tricare / VA | 120 |
$265 – $4,994 |
| UCare | 33 |
$295 – $6,104 |
| Security Health Plan | 24 |
$327 – $11,501 |
| Devoted Health | 97 |
$350 – $3,797 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 176 |
$566 – $8,719 |
| Healthcare Highways | 31 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| Health Net | 87 |
$420 – $11,071 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 780 |
$375 – $9,259 |
| Humana | 522 |
$357 – $5,810 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 45 |
$748 – $16,562 |
| Aetna | 687 |
$503 – $10,043 |
| Anthem | 310 |
$381 – $10,052 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 660 |
$340 – $10,563 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 109 |
$296 – $11,788 |
| SelectHealth | 28 |
$799 – $6,121 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 21 |
$305 – $5,436 |
| Oscar Health | 131 |
$3,549 – $8,023 |
| Cigna | 566 |
$2,076 – $14,857 |
| EmblemHealth | 45 |
$1,135 – $27,809 |
| AvMed | 31 |
$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
| State | Median 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
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