Circumcision (newborn and adult) cost in 2026
Circumcision (newborn and adult) costs $235 to $7,157 per procedure in 2026, and most people pay about $3,200.
What moves the price
- Age is the biggest factor, because adult surgery needs anesthesia and a surgical room.
- The place changes the price, since hospitals charge facility fees that clinics do not.
- Where you live changes the price, because some states do not cover newborn circumcision under Medicaid.
- Insurance can cover the cost when the procedure is medically needed, but often not when it is elective.
- The type of anesthesia and follow up care can add to the bill.
What is included
The range is per procedure (newborn about $235 to $625, adult about $1,650 to $7,157). A clinic package for an adult usually covers the surgeon, anesthesia, supplies and standard follow up. A hospital bill can add separate facility, anesthesia and pathology charges. Pain medicine, dressings, urgent care visits and a later revision are often extra. Prices are for information only. Confirm costs and care with a licensed provider.
Circumcision prices by age and setting
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Newborn, pediatric clinic | $250 to $400 |
| Newborn, some states and clinics (cash) | $600 to $625 |
| Pediatric or adult, in office (MDsave listings) | $235 to $308 |
| Adult, dedicated clinic package | About $3,200 |
| Adult, published cash quotes | $1,650 to $6,450 |
| Adult, average cash price (Turquoise Health) | $5,412 |
| Adult, MDsave estimated national average | $7,157 |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: MDsave.
Ways to pay less
- Ask for an all in package price before booking, so facility and anesthesia fees are not a surprise.
- Compare a clinic or surgery center with a hospital, because hospital outpatient prices are often higher.
- Ask the office if a payment plan or a cash price is offered.
What price guides say
We checked 5 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- MDsave: Pediatric or Adult Circumcision (in office)
- MDsave: Adult Circumcision (estimated national average)
- ThePricer: The Cost of Circumcision (updated Oct 26, 2025)
- Turquoise Health: Circumcision, adult
- ScienceInsights: Where to Get Circumcised as an Adult: Clinics and Costs (Mar 15, 2026)
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Circumcision (newborn and adult) costs $235 to $7,157 per procedure in 2026, and most people pay about $3,200. Most people pay about $3,200 per procedure. The low end is $235 and the high end is $7,157.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Age is the biggest factor, because adult surgery needs anesthesia and a surgical room; The place changes the price, since hospitals charge facility fees that clinics do not; Where you live changes the price, because some states do not cover newborn circumcision under Medicaid.
How can I pay less?
Ask for an all in package price before booking, so facility and anesthesia fees are not a surprise. Compare a clinic or surgery center with a hospital, because hospital outpatient prices are often higher. Ask the office if a payment plan or a cash price is offered.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 5 named price guides: MDsave, MDsave, ThePricer, Turquoise Health, ScienceInsights. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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