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Laparoscopic Varicocele Vein Ligation

Virginia 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 $4,467 · 10th–90th $490$14,7910%5%10%10th90th$4,467Professionalmedian $490 · 10th–90th $417$4,3650%20%10th90th$490$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$489.78
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$14,791.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$4,466.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,772.37
Median
$11,220.18
Typical High
$12,302.69
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$776.25
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$8,317.64
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,000.00
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,202.26
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,000.00
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$912.01
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$10,964.78
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$10,964.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,762.47
Median
$12,302.69
Typical High
$27,542.29
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$870.96