Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1403 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.

$6,507median cash price · 1403 hospitals, 51 statestypically $1,522–$28,294 depending on the hospital

≈ 6.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$10,935

Cash / self-pay

$6,507

Insurer-negotiated

$5,990

Medicare pays

$1,004

$1,522$28,294

Median cash $6,507 · Medicare $1,004 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $6,507 — 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 $4,428 (40%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital	Sainte Genevieve, MO	$983	$802	★ 4/5	103 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$1,012	—	—	82 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$1,012	$4,513	—	115 min	—
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital	Shelbyville, TN	$1,040	$1,795	★ 4/5	125 min	—
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	$1,040	$1,700	★ 3/5	168 min	—
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	Bennington, VT	$1,051	—	★ 3/5	202 min	—
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$1,105	$1,791	★ 4/5	135 min	—
Hospital Pavia Caguas	Caguas, PR	$1,128	$376	—	—	—
Memorial Hospital of Converse County	Douglas, WY	$1,145	$2,049	★ 4/5	114 min	—
San Juan Hospital	Monticello, UT	$1,156	$1,320	—	128 min	—
Bayside Community Hospital	Anahuac, TX	$1,181	$631	—	106 min	—
Bayamon Medical Center	Bayamon, PR	$1,200	$1,500	—	279 min	—
Kau Hospital	Pahala, HI	$1,223	—	—	79 min	—
Montgomery General Hospital	Montgomery, WV	$1,355	—	—	100 min	—
Ellis Hospital	Schenectady, NY	$1,371	$1,013	★ 3/5	232 min	—
Bassett Healthcare	Cooperstown, NY	$1,376	$1,563	★ 2/5	199 min	—
Southwest General Health Center	Middleburg Heights, OH	$1,382	$913	★ 4/5	199 min	—
Island Hospital	Anacortes, WA	$1,390	$4,241	★ 4/5	204 min	—
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$1,404	$2,485	—	99 min	—
Conway Medical Center	Conway, SC	$1,416	$1,101	★ 2/5	134 min	—
CHI Health-Mercy Corning	Corning, IA	$1,466	$2,405	★ 3/5	124 min	—
York Hospital	York, ME	$1,471	—	★ 4/5	166 min	—
CHI Health Missouri Valley	Missouri Valley, IA	$1,496	$2,405	★ 4/5	105 min	—
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation	Fergus Falls, MN	$1,522	$1,260	—	—	—
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$1,522	$2,641	★ 4/5	122 min	—

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 October 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: $6,507; Medicare pays $1,004.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	145	$352 $59 – $2,000
Medicare	249	$431 $65 – $5,831
Univera	11	$744 $96 – $1,342
Tricare / VA	175	$806 $90 – $6,817
Highmark	89	$1,037 $84 – $11,230
Independent Health	23	$1,046 $458 – $1,504
MVP Health Care	42	$1,176 $646 – $8,816
AmeriHealth	119	$1,197 $173 – $13,315
Geisinger	34	$1,197 $171 – $6,974
Sanford Health Plan	28	$1,320 $471 – $9,823
Centene / Ambetter	493	$1,384 $99 – $10,523
Health Net	113	$1,810 $83 – $12,363
Blue Cross Blue Shield	778	$1,898 $118 – $13,728
Amerigroup	117	$1,983 $615 – $6,049
Priority Health	31	$2,000 $471 – $5,815
Molina Healthcare	390	$2,078 $389 – $6,374
UCare	39	$2,286 $619 – $6,215
MultiPlan / PHCS network	175	$2,455 $159 – $10,897
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	35	$2,465 $1,707 – $8,678
HealthPartners	91	$2,497 $295 – $7,598
Medica	62	$2,884 $884 – $7,120
Coventry	48	$2,960 $239 – $11,171
Security Health Plan	25	$3,064 $471 – $12,508
Bright Health	37	$3,723 $3,280 – $8,505
Harvard Pilgrim	22	$3,764 $471 – $10,313
Anthem	373	$4,157 $140 – $12,264
Humana	616	$4,955 $431 – $6,776
Kaiser Permanente	140	$5,245 $122 – $17,215
SelectHealth	31	$5,307 $1,321 – $10,133
Aetna	821	$5,623 $866 – $14,036
UPMC Health Plan	59	$5,720 $881 – $14,729
Devoted Health	105	$5,863 $1,290 – $6,576
UnitedHealthcare	903	$5,898 $613 – $14,610
Cigna	567	$6,802 $1,283 – $22,360
AvMed	31	$8,168 $614 – $12,418
Healthcare Highways	32	$8,517 $6,326 – $9,372
EmblemHealth	54	$8,630 $2,946 – $46,702
Oscar Health	138	$8,970 $3,542 – $14,192

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	$1,164
Hawaii	$1,223
Vermont	$1,648
Indiana	$1,762
New Mexico	$2,297
Oregon	$2,475

Prices by city

Prices by state

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.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Gary Clayman, M.D., DMD	Otolaryngology	Wesley Chapel, FL	59
Rashmi Roy, M.D	General Surgery	Tampa, FL	40
Nathaniel Walsh, MD	General Surgery	Tampa, FL	34
Alexander Shifrin, MD	General Surgery	Neptune, NJ	21
Heiwon Chung, MD	General Surgery	Allentown, PA	21
Michael Boustany, MD	General Surgery	South Charleston, WV	20
Tara Corrigan, PA-C	Physician Assistant	Freehold, NJ	20
Sanford Dubner, M.D.	General Surgery	New Hyde Park, NY	20
Kristin Wagner, M.D.	General Surgery	Charlotte, NC	19
Carrie Carsello, M.D.	Surgical Oncology	Albany, NY	19
Carolyn Garner, MD	General Surgery	Corinth, TX	17
Joshua Ziehm, D.O.	General Surgery	Tampa, FL	17

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Does Medicare cover Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy). It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $1,004. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.

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 1403 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $6,507, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $10,935, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,990, a Medicare rate of about $1,004. Most cash prices fall between $1,522 and $28,294 — 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 1403 US hospitals is $6,507. Most hospitals fall between $1,522 and $28,294. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Thyroid removal (thyroidectomy)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part A as an inpatient service (Medicare's benchmark payment is about $1,004). You pay the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period, plus any Part B physician charges.

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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