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Laparoscopic Varicocele Vein Ligation

Pennsylvania 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $6,310 · 10th–90th $1,288$10,9650%10%10th90th$6,310Professionalmedian $437 · 10th–90th $380$9330%20%10th90th$437$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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
$1,288.25
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$9,772.37
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$933.25
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,549.93
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$57,543.99
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$794.33
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$676.08
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$831.76
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,606.93
Median
$16,218.10
Typical High
$19,952.62
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$10,964.78
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$2,344.23
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$489.78
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$6,606.93
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$17,782.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$851.14