Surgery

Hydrocele excision (hydrocelectomy), one side cost in Washington

Hydrocele excision (hydrocelectomy), one side 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 Washington

$2,365Typical
$1,407 – $9,121Most listed prices

From 20 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.

Nationwide typical: $3,534 (most listed prices $1,227–$11,318).

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

Good to know: Pediatric hydrocele with hernia repair is coded 49500 and similar codes, which are different bundles.

Cheapest in Washington

Total price

Hydrocele excision (hydrocelectomy), one side

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.

$1,351Lowest est. total
$2,365Typical
$14,866Highest

In Washington, from 20 providers. Most listed prices: $1,407–$9,121.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Olympic Medical Center
    Hospital · Port Angeles, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Doctor fee only
    $574
  2. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
    Hospital · Vancouver, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Doctor fee only
    $624
  3. TriState Health
    Hospital · Clarkston, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $585est. $1,351 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  4. Astria Toppenish Hospital
    Hospital · Toppenish, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $588est. $1,353 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman County
    Hospital · Pullman, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $672est. $1,413 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  6. Arbor Health Morton Hospital
    Hospital · Morton, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $653est. $1,419 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Kittitas Valley Healthcare
    Hospital · Ellensburg, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $676est. $1,441 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. Prosser Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Prosser, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $696est. $1,462 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Lincoln Hospital & Clinics
    Hospital · Davenport, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $785est. $1,551 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  10. Lake Chelan Health
    Hospital · Chelan, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $1,022est. $1,997 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba Samaritan
    Hospital · Moses Lake, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $833est. $2,064 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Lourdes Health
    Hospital · Pasco, WA
    Hydrocele removal, one side
    Facility fee only
    $2,108

    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.