Vasectomy cost without insurance
The median cash price for Vasectomy is $1,965.67 across 601 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price. Most hospitals (the middle 80%) charge between $489.60 and $6,971.89.
A vasectomy is a minor procedure that blocks the tubes that carry sperm, as permanent birth control. It is usually done in a urologist's office with local anesthesia and takes about 15 to 30 minutes. Code 55250 covers the procedure, one or both sides, and the follow-up semen test. Prices at hospitals and at urology clinics can differ a lot.
Collected Oct 25, 2026 One price per hospital, from each hospital's own price file
Vasectomy prices by type
55250 is the only code for the procedure, so prices are directly comparable. Some facilities quote a package that adds the consultation visit or the follow-up semen analysis, and others charge them separately.
| Procedure | Hospitals | Middle 80% | Median | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasectomy Vasectomy, one or both sides, including follow-up semen testing · code 55250 | 601 | $489.60–$6,971.89 | $1,965.67 | — |
What the hospital price covers
The price is for the procedure. The consultation, anesthesia and follow-up semen test may be billed separately.
“Most charge” is the middle 80% of hospitals (10th to 90th percentile), so one mistyped line in a hospital file cannot stretch it. Each hospital counts once, at its lowest outpatient cash price for the code. “Medicare” is Medicare's 2026 national base rate for the same service outside a hospital stay, including the patient's share (the hospital outpatient, lab or hospital clinic rate); “median 3×” means the median cash price is three times that rate.
Vasectomy: median by state
States with at least 5 hospitals, cheapest median first. Pick a state for its vasectomy prices and cheapest hospitals.
- North Carolina$272.00
- Maine$507.02
- Oklahoma$640.80
- Oregon$786.75
- Virginia$898.95
- Kentucky$937.36
- Kansas$960.68
- Iowa$969.80
- South Carolina$1,037.40
- Louisiana$1,219.85
- Montana$1,286.40
- Arkansas$1,293.81
- Missouri$1,355.97
- Tennessee$1,439.56
- Mississippi$1,551.00
- Nebraska$1,556.50
- Wisconsin$1,571.16
- Illinois$1,710.17
- Minnesota$1,722.61
- North Dakota$2,032.52
- Washington$2,131.20
- Alaska$2,350.30
- Idaho$2,500.00
- West Virginia$2,544.25
- South Dakota$2,732.80
- California$2,784.11
- Michigan$3,207.24
- Massachusetts$3,302.60
- Georgia$3,416.80
- Ohio$3,435.88
- Pennsylvania$3,810.00
- Florida$3,959.08
- New York$4,056.00
- Texas$4,572.37
- Indiana$4,901.20
- Colorado$5,406.23
- Alabama$5,897.16
Vasectomy: median by metro area
Metro areas with at least 10 hospitals.
Paying cash: what to do
- Ask whether the price includes the consultation, the procedure, and the follow-up semen test that confirms it worked.
- Urology clinics and outpatient surgery centers often charge less than a hospital operating room.
- Some health departments and family planning clinics offer lower prices based on income; call and ask.
Questions
How much does a vasectomy cost without insurance?
The median hospital cash price for Vasectomy (code 55250) is $1,965.67 across 601 US hospitals that publish a self-pay price; most charge $489.60 to $6,971.89. By state, the median runs from $272.00 in North Carolina to $5,897.16 in Alabama. The price is for the procedure. The consultation, anesthesia and follow-up semen test may be billed separately.
Is a vasectomy covered by insurance?
Many plans cover it, but some do not or apply the deductible. With a cash price you can compare it with what your plan would leave you to pay.
How long is recovery?
Most men rest for a day or two and avoid heavy lifting for about a week. Your doctor will say when it is safe to resume activity.
When does a vasectomy start working?
Not right away. A semen test a few months later confirms that no sperm remain, and until then another form of birth control is needed.