How Much Does a Vasectomy Reversal Cost?
The combined cost of a vasectomy reversal procedure (anesthesia, surgery center facility fee, and procedure fee) is:
$8,300.00
This is the complete reversal cost with no “hidden charges”, and is the same regardless of whether a vas-to-vas or vas-to-epididymis procedure is needed. The only costs that this does not cover would include any recommended blood testing (which is typically covered by insurance), and the follow-up semen analysis testing (performed at a local fertility lab near where you live). Semen analysis testing typically costs around $125-150, and this is sometimes covered by insurance.
Optional Sperm Freezing
There is optional sperm freezing, in which sperm are removed from the testicle at the time of the reversal. These sperm can then be used for later IVF/ICSI if needed. Dr. Russell does not personally charge extra to remove sperm at the time of a reversal, but the additional operative time involved costs $350.00, and the local fertility lab charges ~$1000.00 to freeze and store the sperm for 1 year, and then about $275 yearly storage fee after the first year. Sperm can be shipped to any other IVF lab around the country at a later date if needed.
Scheduling
Dr. Russell’s practice has focused on vasectomy reversals since finishing his microsurgery fellowship training over 20 years ago, and over this time a procedure date could typically be found within 3 months or so. Over time, his practice has gotten progressively busier and currently in 2026, the scheduling time is closer to 6 months. We do not at all like to keep couples waiting this long, but Dr. Russell does not want to sacrifice quality for a higher output surgical schedule or utilizing ancillary providers like nurse practitioners or physician assistants to perform any parts of his microsurgeries. By focusing exclusively on one meticulous vasectomy reversal per day, Dr. Russell feels that he can provide the best chances for fertility success for each couple. The practice does have a waiting list for earlier dates that become available, which does occur quite frequently as life events come up and couples need to shuffle around their procedure dates due to changes in their work or vacation schedules.
One reversal is performed each morning of the work week (Monday through Friday). At the time of scheduling, a $400 deposit must be paid to hold a procedure date and this deposit is put towards the total cost of the procedure. Since surgery dates are usually not able to be filled within 3 weeks of a procedure, cancellations 3 weeks or closer to the procedure date will result in loss of the $400 deposit. However, if you need to cancel or reschedule a reversal before the 3 week time period, the deposit will be refunded in full.
Financing Options for vasectomy reversals
The total cost of the vasectomy reversal procedure is $8,300.00, including a $400.00 deposit paid at the time of scheduling. The remaining balance of $7,900.00 is due two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the procedure.
Due to this procedure almost never being covered by insurance, we have partnered with CareCredit, an independent financing company which can provide financing options. If approved, all or part of the procedure cost may be financed through CareCredit, with several monthly plan options available to suit your needs (including the 6 month no interest option). Please feel free to ask a member of our team for more information regarding the different plans and associated interest rates/fees offered through CareCredit. For additional information or to create a CareCredit account, please click the following link: