Removal of hydrocele cost at US hospitals
Removal of hydrocele · CPT 55040
$210.32
lowest cash price
$4,176.15
national median
$37,319.14
highest cash price
210
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $210.32–$37,319.14 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4,000.83) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,176.15)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 3 | $3,777.54 | $3,777.54 | $3,777.54 |
| Arizona | 20 | $413.07 | $413.07 | $521.63 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $796.90 | $796.90 | $4,279.74 |
| California | 79 | $224.20 | $1,705.60 | $15,663.20 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 68 | $1,417.00 | $13,190.45 | $13,190.45 |
| Georgia | 24 | $2,821.26 | $2,821.26 | $6,653.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $275.20 | $275.20 | $275.20 |
| Illinois | 37 | $733.20 | $13,390.71 | $22,399.41 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 22 | $452.64 | $847.20 | $36,896.50 |
| Kansas | 9 | $11,051.89 | $11,051.89 | $11,051.89 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $941.40 | $941.40 | $14,527.07 |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 24 | $4,923.19 | $4,923.19 | $4,923.19 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 5 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 18 | $1,102.40 | $12,369.72 | $19,538.89 |
| Montana | 2 | $493.60 | $493.60 | $493.60 |
| Nebraska | 11 | $782.69 | $792.12 | $801.55 |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,786.00 | $4,156.03 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 20 | $210.32 | $4,176.15 | $6,002.17 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 51 | $381.50 | $10,552.10 | $37,319.14 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $6,861.34 | $6,861.34 | $9,118.60 |
| Oregon | 11 | $519.84 | $713.88 | $986.25 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $219.88 | $248.56 | $4,297.00 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $11,890.31 | $11,890.31 | $11,890.31 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 106 | $4,088.85 | $4,839.96 | $4,839.96 |
| Virginia | 22 | $9,415.67 | $13,387.14 | $15,011.57 |
| Washington | 29 | $5,064.30 | $5,064.30 | $5,064.30 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $355.50 | $2,905.50 | $9,059.00 |
| Wisconsin | 21 | $658.35 | $658.35 | $1,714.40 |
| Wyoming | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $11,141.85 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $9,148.00 – $36,398.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $358.58 – $3,886.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $325.60 – $333.74 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $357.97 – $3,874.19 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $341.78 – $5,007.03 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $3,705.51 – $3,705.51 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $3,705.51 – $3,705.51 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $4,157.70 – $15,142.49 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $4,604.99 – $17,611.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $5,083.67 – $17,909.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3,836.82 – $4,028.66 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $358.58 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $3,738.94 – $6,827.30 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $4,713.13 – $4,713.13 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $341.78 – $4,484.02 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $318.36 – $3,978.26 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,705.51 – $3,705.51 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,705.51 – $3,705.51 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,705.51 – $3,705.51 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $658.00 – $6,215.65 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $341.78 – $4,484.02 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $341.78 – $4,484.02 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $357.97 – $3,874.18 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,468.50 – $1,752.88 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $277.58 – $325.86 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $4,754.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $7,018.50 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,815.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $3,387.33 – $3,522.83 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,452.30 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,151.54 – $8,570.48 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $873.86 – $10,169.00 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $5,334.21 – $17,439.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,989.80 – $4,388.78 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $540.07 – $1,346.65 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $2,307.97 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | not published | $2,307.97 – $3,860.87 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $2,307.97 – $3,741.03 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $2,307.97 – $3,741.03 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,805.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,608.32 – $9,052.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,629.00 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $518.27 – $7,369.13 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $2,307.97 – $3,741.03 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $2,307.97 – $3,741.03 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $5,334.21 – $9,476.00 |
| UPMC Bedford | Everett, PA | not published | $952.75 – $3,633.70 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $836.96 – $3,633.70 |