Pilonidal cyst removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1665 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,903 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($541). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,083).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,394 list price could save about $2,491 (46%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Memorial Medical Center | Batavia, NY | $442 | $304 | ★ 2/5 | 164 min | 14.7% |
| Mary Immaculate Hospital | Newport News, VA | $449 | — | ★ 4/5 | 173 min | 14.8% |
| Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center | Suffolk, VA | $449 | — | — | — | — |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff, NE | $460 | $703 | ★ 2/5 | 201 min | 14.9% |
| Montgomery General Hospital | Montgomery, WV | $464 | $4,006 | — | 110 min | 14.7% |
| Troy Community Hospital | Troy, PA | $465 | $581 | ★ 4/5 | 133 min | 15.6% |
| Delta County Memorial Hospital | Delta, CO | $469 | $782 | ★ 3/5 | 152 min | 14.8% |
| Brookings Health System | Brookings, SD | $471 | $847 | ★ 4/5 | 100 min | 13.7% |
| Hamilton Memorial Hospital | Mcleansboro, IL | $471 | — | ★ 3/5 | 122 min | 15.2% |
| Mount Carmel East & West | Columbus, OH | $472 | $524 | ★ 2/5 | 145 min | 15.4% |
| Children's Mercy South | Overland Park, KS | $473 | $531 | — | — | — |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | Kansas City, MO | $473 | $531 | — | — | — |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | Athol, MA | $475 | $3,802 | ★ 2/5 | 176 min | 15.3% |
| Memorial Healthcare | Owosso, MI | $477 | $3,794 | ★ 3/5 | 189 min | 14.9% |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | South Williamson, KY | $481 | $172 | ★ 2/5 | 176 min | 16.4% |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $481 | $732 | ★ 4/5 | 121 min | 15.6% |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $481 | $404 | ★ 2/5 | 189 min | 15.3% |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $481 | $535 | ★ 5/5 | 128 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $481 | $569 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | 15.1% |
| Nemaha County Hospital | Auburn, NE | $482 | $315 | — | 110 min | 14.7% |
| San Juan Hospital | Monticello, UT | $483 | $433 | — | 122 min | 14.9% |
| Heywood Hospital | Gardner, MA | $492 | $4,337 | ★ 2/5 | 194 min | 15.7% |
| Beloit Health System | Beloit, WI | $495 | $2,490 | ★ 3/5 | 122 min | 15.5% |
| St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc | Buckhannon, WV | $500 | — | ★ 3/5 | 142 min | 16.4% |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Stafford Springs, CT | $503 | $95 | ★ 3/5 | 178 min | 16.0% |
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 June 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 Pilonidal 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: $2,903; Medicare pays $541.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 196 |
$61 – $1,141 |
| Univera | 14 |
$20 – $478 |
| Medicare | 334 |
$89 – $3,321 |
| Geisinger | 49 |
$220 – $3,356 |
| Independent Health | 27 |
$180 – $1,144 |
| Highmark | 99 |
$146 – $6,331 |
| Tricare / VA | 247 |
$150 – $3,557 |
| MVP Health Care | 58 |
$187 – $5,799 |
| Priority Health | 45 |
$243 – $2,894 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 67 |
$482 – $4,372 |
| AmeriHealth | 138 |
$159 – $8,727 |
| Amerigroup | 130 |
$298 – $2,900 |
| UCare | 44 |
$180 – $4,962 |
| HealthPartners | 138 |
$177 – $5,153 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 575 |
$167 – $5,360 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 39 |
$446 – $5,345 |
| Molina Healthcare | 434 |
$164 – $3,369 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 38 |
$186 – $5,068 |
| Bright Health | 42 |
$1,257 – $4,748 |
| Medica | 92 |
$322 – $4,401 |
| Health Net | 167 |
$142 – $7,371 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 943 |
$166 – $7,916 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 371 |
$316 – $6,600 |
| Coventry | 78 |
$267 – $6,737 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 59 |
$256 – $7,077 |
| Anthem | 394 |
$171 – $8,635 |
| Security Health Plan | 31 |
$167 – $6,968 |
| Humana | 719 |
$205 – $4,690 |
| Devoted Health | 111 |
$1,827 – $3,251 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 166 |
$165 – $8,445 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1064 |
$292 – $8,568 |
| Aetna | 958 |
$362 – $7,996 |
| SelectHealth | 35 |
$536 – $5,307 |
| Healthcare Highways | 35 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| Cigna | 772 |
$784 – $11,166 |
| Oscar Health | 142 |
$1,815 – $8,023 |
| EmblemHealth | 50 |
$622 – $22,916 |
| AvMed | 32 |
$2,778 – $12,418 |
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
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $360 |
| Vermont | $645 |
| New Hampshire | $707 |
| Montana | $855 |
| Maine | $886 |
| Kentucky | $1,004 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1665 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,903, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,394, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,968, a Medicare rate of about $541. Most cash prices fall between $662 and $8,709 — 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
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