Removal of hydrocele cost at US hospitals
Removal of hydrocele · CPT 55040
$224.20
lowest cash price
$4,176.15
national median
$37,319.14
highest cash price
207
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $224.20–$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 | 19 | $4,176.15 | $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 | 18 | $650.40 | $650.40 | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | Cape Girardeau, MO | $19,538.89 | $292.97 – $23,008.51 |
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital | McHenry, IL | $22,399.41 | not published |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $23,533.24 | $3,489.17 – $3,558.96 |
| St Anne Hospital | Toledo, OH | $25,284.24 | $3,478.20 – $3,547.76 |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center | Waterloo, IA | $29,206.63 | $0.96 – $6,918.39 |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City, IA | $36,896.50 | $0.96 – $7,756.86 |
| Defiance Hospital | Defiance, OH | $37,319.14 | $3,562.04 – $3,633.28 |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $1,143.18 – $5,763.70 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,341.36 – $15,797.01 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $1,120.76 – $5,763.70 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $1,120.76 – $5,763.70 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $1,120.76 – $5,763.70 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $1,120.76 – $5,763.70 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $1,120.76 – $5,763.70 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $3,207.36 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,160.40 – $7,870.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $6,069.39 – $6,197.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $6,069.39 – $6,197.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5,265.85 – $5,543.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $6,197.17 – $6,197.17 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $5,529.69 – $5,646.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $5,581.04 – $5,874.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $5,752.56 – $5,873.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL | VENICE, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA PUTNAM HOSPITAL | Palatka, FL | not published | $5,195.39 – $5,468.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA POINCIANA HOSPITAL | DAVENPORT, FL | not published | $5,529.69 – $5,820.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | not published | $5,796.80 – $5,918.84 |
| OVIEDO MEDICAL CENTER | Oviedo, FL | not published | $5,646.11 – $5,646.11 |
| HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL | ORLANDO, FL | not published | $5,529.69 – $5,820.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL | MIDDLEBURG, FL | not published | $5,520.95 – $5,637.18 |
| HCA FLORIDA OAK HILL HOSPITAL | BROOKSVILLE, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | MARGATE, FL | not published | $6,069.39 – $6,197.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL | ST PETERSBURG, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL | NEWBERRY, FL | not published | $5,832.32 – $6,139.28 |
| HCA FLORIDA MERCY HOSPITAL | MIAMI, FL | not published | $6,019.67 – $6,146.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | not published | $5,520.95 – $5,637.18 |
| HCA HealthONE SOUTH PARKER ER, A PART OF SKY RIDGE | PARKER, CO | not published | $5,323.59 – $5,873.67 |
| HCA FLORIDA LARGO HOSPITAL | LARGO, FL | not published | $5,604.52 – $5,722.51 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL | SANFORD, FL | not published | $5,529.69 – $5,820.73 |
| HCA FLORIDA LAKE CITY HOSPITAL | LIVE OAK, FL | not published | $5,195.39 – $5,468.83 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $6,019.67 – $6,146.40 |
| HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | not published | $5,796.80 – $5,918.84 |
| HCA FLORIDA HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL | Sebring, FL | not published | $5,172.57 – $5,172.57 |
| HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL | PANAMA CITY, FL | not published | $5,143.49 – $5,414.20 |
| HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL | NAVARRE, FL | not published | $5,581.04 – $5,874.78 |
| HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL | FORT MYERS, FL | not published | $5,430.82 – $5,545.15 |