Removal of hydroceles cost at US hospitals
Removal of hydroceles · CPT 55041
$266.10
lowest cash price
$4,176.15
national median
$23,952.63
highest cash price
136
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $266.10–$23,952.63 — 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 | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 15 | $626.90 | $626.90 | $626.90 |
| Arkansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $266.10 | $10,382.40 | $10,382.40 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 67 | $2,442.70 | $2,442.70 | $2,442.70 |
| Georgia | 23 | $8,893.00 | $8,893.00 | $8,893.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $410.88 | $410.88 | $410.88 |
| Illinois | 32 | $1,003.80 | $14,740.69 | $22,594.85 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 17 | $684.48 | $1,286.40 | $1,286.40 |
| Kansas | 9 | $12,562.50 | $12,562.50 | $12,562.50 |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| 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 | 2 | 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 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 11 | $1,183.58 | $1,197.84 | $1,212.10 |
| 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 | 17 | $4,176.15 | $4,176.15 | $4,176.15 |
| 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 | 43 | $572.00 | $2,442.70 | $17,137.26 |
| Oklahoma | 11 | $7,973.17 | $7,973.17 | $23,952.63 |
| Oregon | 10 | $783.36 | $783.36 | $1,074.60 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $787.80 | $787.80 | $2,708.67 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $14,503.91 | $14,503.91 | $14,503.91 |
| 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 | 104 | $5,578.37 | $6,375.28 | $6,375.28 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | $5,364.69 | $5,364.69 | $5,364.69 |
| West Virginia | 9 | $533.50 | $854.40 | $12,242.00 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $3,891.20 | $3,891.20 | $3,891.20 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,514.53 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,514.53 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | $8,893.00 | $5,611.00 – $5,611.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,514.53 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,262.92 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,514.53 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,514.53 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | $8,893.00 | $3,514.53 – $8,364.54 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,382.40 | not published |
| Thomas Hospitals | South Charleston, WV | $12,242.00 | $205.80 – $17,296.59 |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg | Pittsburg, KS | $12,562.50 | $431.58 – $6,784.81 |
| Clermont Hospital | Batavia, OH | $14,470.26 | $3,489.17 – $3,558.96 |
| St Francis Downtown | Greenville, SC | $14,503.91 | $3,429.47 – $3,463.77 |
| Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital DBA Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital | Lake Forest, IL | $14,740.69 | not published |
| St Ritas Medical Center | Lima, OH | $17,137.26 | $3,549.75 – $3,620.74 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital | IL 60190, IL | $17,208.55 | not published |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $17,208.55 | not published |
| Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital | Palos Heights, IL | $22,594.85 | not published |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore | Northwest Ardmore, OK | $23,952.63 | $453.22 – $13,745.36 |
| 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 – $8,364.54 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $3,160.40 – $8,364.54 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $6,577.10 – $6,715.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $6,577.10 – $6,715.56 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $5,706.35 – $6,006.68 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $6,073.36 – $6,201.22 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $6,715.56 – $6,715.56 |