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Simple Removal of a Testicle

California rates for HCPCS 54520

Removes one or both testicles through an incision in the scrotum or the groin. A prosthetic testicle may be placed at the same time if the patient wants one. It is done for reasons such as cancer, injury, infection or hormone-lowering treatment, and is usually an outpatient operation.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $7,413 · 10th–90th $2,951$15,8490%5%10%10th90th$7,413Professionalmedian $380 · 10th–90th $282$7410%10%20%10th90th$380$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$7,244.36
Typical High
$18,620.87
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$7,244.36
Median
$13,803.84
Typical High
$24,547.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$7,762.47
Typical High
$15,848.93
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$74.13
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$10,232.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,454.71
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$478.63
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$758.58
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,772.37
Median
$45,708.82
Typical High
$45,708.82
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$9,549.93
Typical High
$20,892.96