Is it more expensive to remove the entire vas deferens and epididymis? If so, how much does it cost on average? Is it covered by insurance?
Answers from doctors (3)
Answered by Anand M. Dhanda, MD, FACS
Yes, it is more difficult to remove the entire vas and epididymidis. Unless there is a disease process, your insurance will not pay. The cost involved in this surgery varies from one region to another.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Stephen F. Shaban, MD
This is not an offered procedure for vasectomy.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Roscoe S. Nelson, MD, FACS
The answer is yes. A vasectomy can be done in the office in 15 minutes. The removal of the epididymis is a much longer procedure that would require an OR, general anesthesia and have a lot more potential complications. You would NOT do this unless there were other reasons. The cost would be much greater because of the OR, time and anesthesia.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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