Price Checker / CPT 55500
How much does Removal Of Hydrocele cost?
CPT 55500 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6.3x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$550–$1,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,237 is $4,407 over the fair price (about 6.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems , MO | $6,036 | $4,225 | 1541% |
| Wills Memorial Hospital WASHINGTON, GA | $4,438 | $3,107 | 1107% |
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About Removal Of Hydrocele
CPT code 55500 refers to removal of hydrocele (billing description: "Removal of hydrocele"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $368 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $368 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.