Removal of hydrocele cost at US hospitals
Removal of hydrocele · CPT 55500
$203.85
lowest cash price
$3,817.53
national median
$23,352.17
highest cash price
128
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $203.85–$23,352.17 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($4,031.47) → Sep 1, 2026 ($4,081.37)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $203.85 | $1,575.60 | $11,261.60 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 60 | $1,617.20 | $1,617.20 | $1,617.20 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,307.00 | $6,307.00 | $6,307.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $317.12 | $317.12 | $317.12 |
| Illinois | 28 | $1,963.20 | $1,963.20 | $21,396.57 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,963.20 | $1,963.20 | $1,963.20 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | $719.40 | $719.40 | $719.40 |
| 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 | $4,846.99 | $4,846.99 | $4,846.99 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | $576.00 | $576.00 | $576.00 |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | $3,769.31 | $4,061.71 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 17 | $242.88 | $4,081.37 | $4,081.37 |
| North Carolina | 13 | 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 | 41 | $445.50 | $1,617.20 | $1,617.20 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Oregon | 9 | $600.96 | $600.96 | $600.96 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $253.92 | $253.92 | $287.04 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 98 | $3,667.79 | $3,667.79 | $4,518.91 |
| Virginia | 11 | $23,352.17 | $23,352.17 | $23,352.17 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,865.91 | $4,865.91 | $4,865.91 |
| West Virginia | 6 | $410.00 | $416.50 | $666.40 |
| Wisconsin | 18 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland, OR | not published | $3,855.41 – $17,193.00 |
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital | Novi, MI | not published | $464.88 – $1,948.41 |
| Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City, CA | not published | $290.51 – $15,831.26 |
| University Hospitals Regional Hospitals - Geauga Medical Center | Chardon, OH | not published | $3,334.90 – $6,002.83 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Mercy (St. Vincent Madison County Health System, Inc.) | Elwood, IN | not published | $83.28 – $1,592.02 |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Delaware, OH | not published | $3,398.86 – $3,534.82 |
| SSM Health Waupun Memorial Hospital | Waupun, WI | not published | $3,388.00 – $8,770.00 |
| St. Elizabeth Community Hospital | Red Bluff, CA | not published | $519.28 – $4,382.26 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,398.86 – $9,206.00 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | not published | $83.28 – $1,592.02 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | Newberg, OR | not published | $3,855.41 – $7,170.13 |
| SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac | Fond Du Lac, WI | not published | $2,614.94 – $8,770.00 |
| Methodist Hospital of Sacramento | Sacramento, CA | not published | $290.51 – $4,532.29 |
| Wamego Health Center (Wamego Hospital Association) | Wamego, KS | not published | $435.00 – $5,599.26 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Randolph (St. Vincent Randolph Hospital, Inc.) | Winchester, IN | not published | $83.28 – $1,592.02 |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital | Woodland, CA | not published | $290.51 – $4,532.29 |
| Mercy Hospital of Folsom | Folsom, CA | not published | $290.51 – $4,532.29 |
| Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital, Inc. | Wichita, KS | not published | $1,508.35 – $1,508.35 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Naab Surgery Center | Indianapolis, IN | not published | $83.28 – $1,592.02 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Evansville (St. Mary's Health, Inc.) | IN 47750|10388 Warrick Wellness Trail Newburgh, IN | not published | $83.28 – $1,592.02 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center | Cleveland OH 44106|3999 Richmond Road, OH | not published | $3,334.90 – $6,002.83 |
| University Hospitals Portage Medical Center | Ravenna OH 44266, OH | not published | $3,601.33 – $6,482.39 |
| University Hospitals Parma Medical Center | Parma OH 44129|7007 Powers Boulevard, OH | not published | $3,334.90 – $6,002.83 |
| University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center | Willoughby OH 44094|7590 Auburn Road, OH | not published | $3,334.90 – $6,002.83 |
| UPMC Somerset | Somerset, PA | not published | $828.50 – $3,550.91 |
| University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center | Elyria, OH | not published | $3,334.90 – $6,002.83 |
| Corewell Health Pennock | Hastings, MI | not published | $3,110.43 – $3,110.43 |
| Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center | Tarzana, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $6,423.00 |
| Advocate Trinity Hospital | Chicago, IL | not published | $5,213.15 – $17,439.00 |
| UPMC Hamot | Erie, PA | not published | $836.96 – $4,782.42 |
| UPMC Community Osteopathic | Harrisburg, PA | not published | $945.67 – $5,805.45 |
| UPMC Chautauqua | Jamestown, NY | not published | $523.58 – $4,382.58 |
| Mid Coast Hospital | Brunswick, ME | not published | $375.90 – $804.54 |
| Waldo County General Hospital | Belfast, ME | not published | $377.80 – $804.54 |
| Spring Harbor Hospital | Westbrook, ME | not published | $375.90 – $800.49 |
| Pen Bay Medical Center | Rockport, ME | not published | $377.80 – $804.54 |
| SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital | Saint Louis, MO | not published | $482.31 – $3,886.00 |
| Advocate South Suburban Hospital | Hazel Crest, IL | not published | $5,213.15 – $17,439.00 |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin, IL | not published | $5,213.15 – $8,168.00 |
| Advocate Childrens Hospital - Park Ridge | Park Ridge, IL | not published | $5,213.15 – $17,439.00 |
| Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center | Chicago, IL | not published | $5,213.15 – $17,439.00 |
| University Hospitals Beachwood Medical Center | Beachwood, OH | not published | $2,453.36 – $8,446.37 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville | Wentzville, MO | not published | $420.05 – $3,886.00 |
| Sanford USD Medical Center | Sioux Falls, SD | not published | $393.13 – $3,621.42 |
| Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill | Seattle, WA | not published | $4,081.89 – $14,156.95 |
| Petaluma Valley Hospital | Petaluma, CA | not published | $2,937.00 – $11,185.00 |
| SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis | Bridgeton, MO | not published | $420.05 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission, KS | not published | $3,245.00 – $9,678.11 |
| Arroyo Grande Hospital | Santa Maria, CA | not published | $290.51 – $4,382.26 |
| San Martin Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | not published | $374.59 – $3,887.97 |