Surgery

Hydrocele excision (hydrocelectomy), both sides cost in Minnesota

Hydrocele excision (hydrocelectomy), both sides is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Minnesota

$2,458Typical
$1,738 – $4,908Most listed prices

From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Minnesota.

Nationwide typical: $4,313 (most listed prices $1,552–$11,353).

Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Cheapest in Minnesota

Total price

Hydrocele excision (hydrocelectomy), both sides

Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$1,384Lowest est. total
$2,458Typical
$6,965Highest

In Minnesota, from 13 providers. Most listed prices: $1,738–$4,908.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Hennepin Healthcare
    Hospital · Minneapolis, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Doctor fee only
    $1,068
  2. Winona Health Services
    Hospital · Winona, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $414est. $1,384 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. Lakewood Health System
    Hospital · Staples, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $772est. $1,720 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  4. CHI St. Gabriel's Health
    Hospital · Little Falls, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $842est. $1,812 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center
    Hospital · Wyoming, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Doctor fee only
    $1,919
  6. M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center
    Hospital · Princeton, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Doctor fee only
    $1,919
  7. Perham Hospital District dba Perham Health
    Hospital · Perham, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $1,119est. $2,078 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. Community Memorial Hospital Association
    Hospital · Cloquet, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $1,450est. $2,420 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Montevideo Hospital and Clinic
    Hospital · Montevideo, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $1,470est. $2,441 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  10. Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital
    Hospital · Duluth, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $1,506est. $2,458 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing
    Hospital · Red Wing, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Doctor fee only
    $2,979
  12. Aspirus Lake View Hospital
    Hospital · Two Harbors, MN
    Hydrocele removal surgery, both sides
    Facility fee only
    $2,278est. $3,236 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

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Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.