Bartholin cyst removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1963 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $339 — about 1.9× the Medicare rate ($182). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($364).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $587 list price could save about $248 (42%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Healthcare Corporation | Fergus Falls, MN | $54 | $123 | — | — | — |
| Holmes Regional Medical Center | Melbourne, FL | $54 | $162 | ★ 4/5 | 214 min | — |
| Viera Hospital | Melbourne, FL | $54 | $160 | ★ 5/5 | 194 min | — |
| Palm Bay Hospital | Palm Bay, FL | $54 | $162 | ★ 3/5 | 202 min | — |
| Bsa Hospital | Amarillo, TX | $54 | $381 | ★ 2/5 | 215 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro, Inc. | Jonesboro, AR | $55 | $278 | ★ 3/5 | 128 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc | West Memphis, AR | $55 | $278 | — | 139 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County | New Albany, MS | $55 | $278 | ★ 4/5 | 144 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms | Oxford, MS | $55 | $278 | ★ 4/5 | 157 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville | Booneville, MS | $55 | $278 | ★ 3/5 | 99 min | — |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson, MS | $55 | $278 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven, MS | $55 | $278 | ★ 3/5 | 259 min | — |
| Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $55 | $278 | — | 82 min | — |
| Baptist Medical Center-Leake | Carthage, MS | $55 | $278 | ★ 2/5 | 94 min | — |
| Baptist Medical Center Attala | Kosciusko, MS | $55 | $278 | — | 77 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County | Huntingdon, TN | $55 | $278 | ★ 4/5 | 119 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital | Memphis, TN | $55 | $278 | ★ 3/5 | 182 min | — |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Tipton | Covington, TN | $55 | $278 | ★ 3/5 | 149 min | — |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie, PA | $55 | $133 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | — |
| University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson | Carson City, MI | $57 | $207 | ★ 4/5 | 91 min | — |
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $58 | $127 | — | 99 min | — |
| Jefferson Hospital | Jefferson Hills, PA | $58 | $127 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | — |
| North Canyon Medical Center | Gooding, ID | $62 | $128 | — | 116 min | — |
| O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $65 | $105 | — | 95 min | — |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $68 | $133 | ★ 3/5 | 155 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 Bartholin 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: $339; Medicare pays $182.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 274 |
$25 – $286 |
| Amerigroup | 151 |
$71 – $278 |
| Geisinger | 66 |
$66 – $901 |
| Univera | 15 |
$9 – $213 |
| Medicare | 464 |
$45 – $260 |
| AmeriHealth | 181 |
$53 – $1,114 |
| Independent Health | 32 |
$92 – $251 |
| Priority Health | 49 |
$105 – $453 |
| Highmark | 117 |
$51 – $559 |
| Tricare / VA | 328 |
$54 – $381 |
| Molina Healthcare | 530 |
$62 – $2,662 |
| Devoted Health | 144 |
$172 – $223 |
| Humana | 890 |
$97 – $2,569 |
| UCare | 61 |
$96 – $460 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 709 |
$54 – $1,309 |
| MVP Health Care | 69 |
$103 – $726 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 88 |
$71 – $1,704 |
| HealthPartners | 180 |
$73 – $555 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1104 |
$61 – $1,483 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 108 |
$162 – $765 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 198 |
$64 – $797 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 38 |
$134 – $605 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1290 |
$96 – $2,304 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 61 |
$112 – $497 |
| Security Health Plan | 54 |
$171 – $512 |
| Anthem | 486 |
$64 – $3,382 |
| Coventry | 129 |
$138 – $894 |
| Medica | 156 |
$123 – $790 |
| EmblemHealth | 71 |
$203 – $5,014 |
| Health Net | 243 |
$89 – $1,291 |
| Aetna | 1208 |
$112 – $3,424 |
| AvMed | 52 |
$153 – $9,160 |
| SelectHealth | 41 |
$185 – $5,307 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 656 |
$175 – $1,010 |
| Bright Health | 52 |
$607 – $2,644 |
| Cigna | 1000 |
$186 – $6,802 |
| Healthcare Highways | 43 |
$396 – $14,612 |
| Oscar Health | 210 |
$248 – $3,585 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $145 |
| Puerto Rico | $185 |
| Tennessee | $222 |
| Louisiana | $224 |
| New Hampshire | $225 |
| Maine | $234 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Bartholin cyst removal?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Bartholin cyst removal. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $182. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $36 — 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 1963 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $339, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $587, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $275, a Medicare rate of about $182. Most cash prices fall between $145 and $889 — 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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