Price Checker / CPT 55550
How much does Laparo Ligate Spermatic Vein cost?
CPT 55550 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$600–$1,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,444 is $9,544 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Laparo Ligate Spermatic Vein
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Childrens Chicago , IL | $10,444 | — | 2213% |
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About Laparo Ligate Spermatic Vein
CPT code 55550 refers to laparo ligate spermatic vein (billing description: "Laparo ligate spermatic vein"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $397 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $397 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.