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Freezing Treatment To Destroy Prostate Tissue

Alaska rates for HCPCS 55873

This procedure destroys prostate tissue by freezing it, using thin probes inserted directly into the gland to deliver extreme cold to targeted areas. Ultrasound imaging is used throughout the procedure to guide the placement of the probes precisely. It is typically used to treat prostate cancer by destroying cancerous tissue without open surgery.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $6,166 · 10th–90th $912$28,1840%5%10%10th90th$6,166Professionalmedian $6,310 · 10th–90th $1,047$28,8400%5%10%10th90th$6,310$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$11,220.18
Typical High
$18,620.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$28,183.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$9,772.37
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$28,183.83
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$6,309.57
Typical High
$33,884.42
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$22,908.68
Typical High
$30,902.95
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$28,183.83
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$12,589.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$19,498.45
Median
$19,498.45
Typical High
$19,498.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$5,248.07
Typical High
$36,307.81