Ganglion cyst removal Cost by Hospital

Ganglion cyst removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1587 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,004median cash price · 1587 hospitals, 52 statestypically $568–$7,624 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,969
Cash / self-pay
$2,004
Insurer-negotiated
$1,759
Medicare pays
$321
$568$7,624
Median cash $2,004  ·  Medicare $321  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,004 — about 6.2× the Medicare rate ($321). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($642).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,969 list price could save about $1,966 (50%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve, MO $302 $246 ★ 4/5 111 min 14.5%
Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO $336 $571 ★ 4/5 133 min 13.6%
Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville, WV $343 — ★ 2/5 140 min 15.1%
Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH $345 $488 ★ 3/5 191 min 16.8%
Doctors Memorial Hospital Bonifay, FL $348 $320 ★ 2/5 123 min 15.3%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc Gassaway, WV $351 — — 102 min 15.0%
Potomac Valley Hospital Keyser, WV $355 — ★ 1/5 118 min 15.5%
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc Buckhannon, WV $355 — ★ 3/5 142 min 16.4%
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc Angola, IN $358 $338 ★ 3/5 166 min 14.3%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $360 $238 — — 17.1%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $365 $398 ★ 3/5 171 min 15.1%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $371 $450 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $373 — — 83 min —
Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN $375 $1,582 ★ 3/5 226 min 14.1%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $382 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $382 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $388 $316 — 70 min —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $388 $316 ★ 5/5 118 min 14.2%
San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT $394 $507 — 122 min 14.9%
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $399 $313 — 144 min 15.2%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Grove Hill, AL $401 $1,484 — 162 min —
Pratt Regional Medical Center Pratt, KS $405 $801 ★ 4/5 99 min 14.2%
Astria Sunnyside Hospital Sunnyside, WA $406 $180 ★ 2/5 122 min 15.4%
Prowers Medical Center Lamar, CO $407 — — 133 min —
Northwest Florida Community Hospital Chipley, FL $409 $293 ★ 2/5 — 14.3%

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated August 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Ganglion cyst removal

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,004; Medicare pays $321.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 164
$134
$91 – $752
Medicare 291
$164
$143 – $1,660
Geisinger 34
$263
$263 – $1,801
Univera 13
$272
$40 – $400
MVP Health Care 50
$325
$242 – $3,755
Tricare / VA 209
$350
$150 – $2,058
Highmark 86
$369
$143 – $3,180
Independent Health 20
$417
$155 – $752
AmeriHealth 136
$459
$191 – $4,845
Priority Health 41
$541
$269 – $6,771
Amerigroup 122
$623
$263 – $1,699
Molina Healthcare 431
$695
$162 – $3,100
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 53
$699
$699 – $2,700
Sanford Health Plan 35
$752
$257 – $2,834
UCare 41
$827
$272 – $2,204
HealthPartners 108
$832
$223 – $2,465
Blue Cross Blue Shield 860
$840
$155 – $4,780
Centene / Ambetter 536
$948
$134 – $3,954
Health Net 158
$1,009
$134 – $5,412
Medica 81
$1,128
$337 – $3,838
Harvard Pilgrim 29
$1,182
$391 – $3,190
Anthem 387
$1,271
$161 – $6,700
Bright Health 40
$1,348
$1,257 – $4,748
Coventry 73
$1,491
$363 – $3,800
Security Health Plan 32
$1,562
$313 – $4,254
Devoted Health 103
$1,564
$756 – $1,790
UPMC Health Plan 60
$1,566
$573 – $4,417
Humana 673
$1,607
$225 – $4,690
Kaiser Permanente 147
$1,657
$143 – $4,722
MultiPlan / PHCS network 291
$1,682
$241 – $6,046
UnitedHealthcare 1011
$1,762
$300 – $7,696
SelectHealth 32
$2,381
$659 – $5,307
Aetna 892
$2,580
$329 – $7,698
Healthcare Highways 33
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Cigna 701
$4,475
$752 – $11,166
EmblemHealth 39
$4,845
$1,371 – $18,105
Oscar Health 154
$5,571
$1,993 – $7,922
AvMed 31
$8,168
$752 – $11,304

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$360
New Hampshire$549
Vermont$677
Kentucky$699
Montana$729
Connecticut$860

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CAFort Worth, TXHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CASan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYLittle Rock, ARNashville, TNOmaha, NERochester, NYSan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, CODayton, OH

Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Peter Sarkos, D.O.Orthopedic SurgeryVineland, NJ19
Stephen Ferraro, MDOrthopedic SurgeryRedding, CA14
John Blank, MDHand SurgeryRichmond, VA13
Arthur Sharkey, M.D.Hand SurgeryGainesville, FL12

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Does Medicare cover Ganglion cyst removal?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Ganglion cyst removal. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $321. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $64 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1587 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,004, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,969, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,759, a Medicare rate of about $321. Most cash prices fall between $568 and $7,624 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ganglion cyst removal cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1587 US hospitals is $2,004. Most hospitals fall between $568 and $7,624. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Ganglion cyst removal?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $321). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Ganglion cyst removal?
Medicare pays about $321. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Ganglion cyst removal prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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