How Much Does Tubal Ligation Cost?
Tubal ligation is a permanent form of female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are cut, tied, or blocked to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus for fertilization.
Without Insurance
$6,000
With Insurance
$1,000
Medicare
$800
National Average
$2,600
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $4,380 | $730 | $584 |
| Arkansas | $4,500 | $750 | $600 |
| West Virginia | $4,500 | $750 | $600 |
| Alabama | $4,680 | $780 | $624 |
| Oklahoma | $4,680 | $780 | $624 |
| Kentucky | $5,100 | $850 | $680 |
| Louisiana | $5,160 | $860 | $688 |
| Iowa | $5,280 | $880 | $704 |
| New Mexico | $5,280 | $880 | $704 |
| South Carolina | $5,280 | $880 | $704 |
| South Dakota | $5,280 | $880 | $704 |
| Kansas | $5,340 | $890 | $712 |
| North Dakota | $5,340 | $890 | $712 |
| Idaho | $5,400 | $900 | $720 |
| Nebraska | $5,400 | $900 | $720 |
| Tennessee | $5,400 | $900 | $720 |
| Indiana | $5,580 | $930 | $744 |
| Missouri | $5,580 | $930 | $744 |
| Utah | $5,580 | $930 | $744 |
| Wyoming | $5,580 | $930 | $744 |
| Georgia | $5,640 | $940 | $752 |
| North Carolina | $5,640 | $940 | $752 |
| Michigan | $5,700 | $950 | $760 |
| Montana | $5,700 | $950 | $760 |
| Arizona | $5,880 | $980 | $784 |
| Ohio | $5,880 | $980 | $784 |
| Wisconsin | $5,880 | $980 | $784 |
| Maine | $5,940 | $990 | $792 |
| Texas | $5,940 | $990 | $792 |
| Florida | $6,060 | $1,010 | $808 |
| Minnesota | $6,060 | $1,010 | $808 |
| Illinois | $6,180 | $1,030 | $824 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,180 | $1,030 | $824 |
| Delaware | $6,240 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Nevada | $6,240 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Vermont | $6,240 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Virginia | $6,240 | $1,040 | $832 |
| Colorado | $6,360 | $1,060 | $848 |
| New Hampshire | $6,360 | $1,060 | $848 |
| Oregon | $6,360 | $1,060 | $848 |
| Maryland | $6,600 | $1,100 | $880 |
| Rhode Island | $6,660 | $1,110 | $888 |
| Washington | $6,660 | $1,110 | $888 |
| Connecticut | $7,200 | $1,200 | $960 |
| New Jersey | $7,200 | $1,200 | $960 |
| California | $7,920 | $1,320 | $1,056 |
| Massachusetts | $7,980 | $1,330 | $1,064 |
| Alaska | $8,100 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| New York | $8,100 | $1,350 | $1,080 |
| Hawaii | $8,280 | $1,380 | $1,104 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does tubal ligation cost without insurance?
The average cost of tubal ligation without insurance in the United States is $6,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover tubal ligation?
Most health insurance plans cover tubal ligation when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $1,000.
Does Medicare cover tubal ligation?
Medicare Part B typically covers tubal ligation when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $800.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.