Price Checker / CPT 54530
How much does Removal Of Testis cost?
CPT 54530 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 14x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$700–$1,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $14,517 is $13,467 over the fair price (about 14x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Testis
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Southampton Hospital , NY | $8,813 | — | 16103% |
| Doylestown Health , PA | $20,221 | — | 3132% |
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About Removal Of Testis
CPT code 54530 refers to removal of testis (billing description: "Removal of testis"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $469 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $469 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.