Price Checker / CPT 55060
How much does Repair Of Hydrocele cost?
CPT 55060 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 13x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$530–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,200 is $9,410 over the fair price (about 13x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Repair Of Hydrocele
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 2781% |
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About Repair Of Hydrocele
CPT code 55060 refers to repair of hydrocele (billing description: "Repair of hydrocele"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $354 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $354 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.