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Laparoscopic Varicocele Vein Ligation

New Mexico rates for HCPCS 55550

This is a minimally invasive surgery to tie off enlarged, twisted veins in the scrotum, a condition called a varicocele, using small incisions and a camera-guided instrument inserted into the abdomen. It's typically done to relieve pain, swelling, or fertility concerns caused by the abnormal veins. Because it's performed laparoscopically, recovery is usually quicker than with an open surgical approach.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Laparoscopic Varicocele Vein Ligation cost?

$661

Typical negotiated rate. In New Mexico, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $661 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $603 from a physician practice, and about $3,631 from a hospital or other facility.

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.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$603$479 to $724
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$3,631$2,399 to $6,166

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,631 · 10th to 90th $646 to $10,715Professionalmedian $603 · 10th to 90th $347 to $794
$50$200$1K$5K$20Kfacility $3,631professional $603

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
$416.87
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$8,317.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$6,165.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$794.33
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$616.60
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$6,165.95
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$794.33
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$16,982.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$977.24

Where New Mexico sits

The same service costs 9.5 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.

New Mexico· 29th of 51

$661

OK $3,236UT $339

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.