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Simple Removal of a Testicle

Washington, DC 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 October 2026.

How much does Simple Removal of a Testicle cost?

$417

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $417 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $363 to $1,202.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,981 · 10th to 90th $912 to $26,915Professionalmedian $380 · 10th to 90th $324 to $2,399
$500$1K$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $3,981professional $380

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$6,606.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$954.99
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$3,715.35
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$1,202.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$741.31
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,000.00

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 6.8 times more in Oklahoma than in Utah. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 44th of 51

$417

OK $1,778UT $263

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.