Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) Cost by Hospital

Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1350 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$6,479median cash price · 1350 hospitals, 51 statestypically $1,522–$28,648 depending on the hospital
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Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$10,935
Cash / self-pay
$6,479
Insurer-negotiated
$6,037
Medicare pays
$1,004
$1,522$28,648
Median cash $6,479  ·  Medicare $1,004  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $6,479 — about 6.5× the Medicare rate ($1,004). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($2,008).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $10,935 list price could save about $4,456 (41%).

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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
Jackson General Hospital Ripley, WV $975 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.8%
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve, MO $983 $802 ★ 4/5 111 min 14.5%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $1,012 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $1,012 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Shelbyville, TN $1,040 $1,795 ★ 4/5 123 min 13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital Tullahoma, TN $1,040 $1,700 ★ 3/5 173 min 15.1%
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Bennington, VT $1,051 — ★ 3/5 196 min 15.8%
Boulder Community Health Boulder, CO $1,105 $1,791 ★ 4/5 133 min 13.6%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $1,128 $376 — — 17.1%
Memorial Hospital of Converse County Douglas, WY $1,145 $2,049 ★ 4/5 114 min 14.8%
San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT $1,156 $1,320 — 122 min 14.9%
Bayamon Medical Center Bayamon, PR $1,200 $1,500 — 285 min 15.8%
Kau Hospital Pahala, HI $1,223 — — 83 min —
Montgomery General Hospital Montgomery, WV $1,355 — — 110 min 14.7%
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $1,371 $1,013 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $1,376 $1,563 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Island Hospital Anacortes, WA $1,390 $4,241 ★ 4/5 193 min 14.8%
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $1,404 $2,485 — 101 min 15.0%
Conway Medical Center Conway, SC $1,416 $1,101 ★ 2/5 134 min 15.6%
CHI Health-Mercy Corning Corning, IA $1,466 $2,405 ★ 3/5 131 min 14.8%
York Hospital York, ME $1,471 — ★ 4/5 172 min 14.8%
CHI Health Missouri Valley Missouri Valley, IA $1,496 $2,405 ★ 4/5 102 min 14.9%
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation Fergus Falls, MN $1,522 $1,260 ★ 4/5 147 min 13.8%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $1,522 $2,641 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $1,522 $1,232 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%

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 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 Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy)

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: $6,479; Medicare pays $1,004.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 139
$332
$59 – $2,000
Medicare 245
$431
$65 – $5,806
Univera 11
$744
$96 – $1,342
Tricare / VA 172
$788
$90 – $6,855
Highmark 81
$1,037
$84 – $11,070
Independent Health 23
$1,046
$458 – $1,504
MVP Health Care 42
$1,176
$646 – $8,816
AmeriHealth 103
$1,197
$172 – $13,315
Geisinger 32
$1,197
$171 – $6,680
Sanford Health Plan 28
$1,320
$471 – $9,823
Centene / Ambetter 472
$1,321
$98 – $10,523
Health Net 110
$1,769
$83 – $12,106
Blue Cross Blue Shield 764
$1,890
$118 – $13,657
Amerigroup 113
$1,983
$615 – $5,999
Molina Healthcare 367
$2,078
$376 – $6,380
Priority Health 32
$2,135
$471 – $5,815
UCare 38
$2,286
$619 – $6,226
MultiPlan / PHCS network 157
$2,379
$137 – $9,772
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 35
$2,465
$1,707 – $8,678
HealthPartners 87
$2,497
$292 – $7,614
Medica 61
$2,884
$884 – $7,120
Security Health Plan 24
$2,946
$471 – $12,508
Coventry 46
$2,946
$236 – $11,157
Anthem 335
$3,360
$122 – $12,600
Bright Health 37
$3,723
$3,280 – $8,505
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$3,764
$471 – $10,313
Humana 584
$4,955
$425 – $6,776
Kaiser Permanente 140
$5,245
$122 – $17,215
SelectHealth 31
$5,307
$1,321 – $10,133
Aetna 775
$5,688
$870 – $14,036
Devoted Health 89
$5,863
$5,343 – $6,521
UPMC Health Plan 43
$5,889
$881 – $16,083
UnitedHealthcare 856
$6,067
$549 – $15,074
Cigna 524
$6,802
$1,328 – $22,360
AvMed 29
$8,253
$484 – $12,418
Healthcare Highways 32
$8,517
$6,326 – $9,372
Oscar Health 121
$8,970
$3,549 – $14,192
EmblemHealth 40
$12,590
$2,714 – $47,694

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$1,164
Hawaii$1,223
Vermont$1,648
New York$2,190
New Mexico$2,297
Iowa$2,758

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXFort Worth, TXPittsburgh, PADallas, TXHouston, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPlano, TXSan Antonio, TXArlington, TXBronx, NYKansas City, MOLittle Rock, AROmaha, NEPhiladelphia, PARochester, NYSan Francisco, CAAurora, CO

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioNew YorkFloridaPennsylvaniaWisconsinMinnesotaIllinoisColoradoTennesseeNorth CarolinaMichiganLouisianaNew JerseyWashingtonIndianaMissouriArkansasMississippiMaineKansasIowaArizonaGeorgiaNebraskaWest VirginiaOklahomaVirginiaIdahoKentuckyUtahAlabamaSouth CarolinaMassachusettsNew HampshireMontanaWyomingConnecticutSouth DakotaNevadaNew MexicoPuerto RicoNorth DakotaDelawareOregonVermontHawaii

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1350 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $6,479, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $10,935, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $6,037, a Medicare rate of about $1,004. Most cash prices fall between $1,522 and $28,648 — 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 Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1350 US hospitals is $6,479. Most hospitals fall between $1,522 and $28,648. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
What does Medicare pay for Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy)?
Medicare pays about $1,004. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) 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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