Price Checker / CPT 55120
How much does Removal Of Scrotum Lesion cost?
CPT 55120 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$500–$990
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,817 is $4,067 over the fair price (about 6.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Scrotum Lesion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Acadia General Hospital CROWLEY, LA | $8,641 | — | 2508% |
| Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. Salem, KY | — | — | 200% |
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About Removal Of Scrotum Lesion
CPT code 55120 refers to removal of scrotum lesion (billing description: "Removal of scrotum lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $331 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $331 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.