Septoplasty (deviated septum) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1441 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $3,844 — about 6.3× the Medicare rate ($613). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,226).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,913 list price could save about $3,069 (44%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogallala Community Hospital | Ogallala, NE | $602 | $1,273 | — | 106 min | — |
| Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital | Sainte Genevieve, MO | $624 | $509 | ★ 4/5 | 103 min | — |
| Bayside Community Hospital | Anahuac, TX | $649 | $374 | — | 106 min | — |
| King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven | Brookhaven, MS | $678 | $4,113 | ★ 3/5 | 140 min | — |
| North Central Surgical Center Llp | Dallas, TX | $704 | $6,030 | — | 108 min | — |
| Hays Medical Center | Hays, KS | $718 | $3,542 | ★ 3/5 | 112 min | — |
| Artesia General Hospital | Artesia, NM | $751 | $1,152 | — | 99 min | — |
| Ashtabula County Medical Center | Ashtabula, OH | $776 | $814 | ★ 3/5 | 194 min | — |
| Kau Hospital | Pahala, HI | $778 | — | — | 79 min | — |
| Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc | Princeton, WV | $792 | $3,390 | ★ 2/5 | 172 min | — |
| Citizens Medical Center | Colby, KS | $792 | $2 | ★ 3/5 | 168 min | — |
| Bassett Healthcare | Cooperstown, NY | $798 | $682 | ★ 2/5 | 199 min | — |
| Grove Hill Memorial Hospital | Grove Hill, AL | $821 | $3,060 | — | 166 min | — |
| Southwest General Health Center | Middleburg Heights, OH | $825 | $616 | ★ 4/5 | 199 min | — |
| Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr | Marshall, MN | $828 | $1,475 | — | 126 min | — |
| Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH | Britton, SD | $828 | $1,475 | — | 105 min | — |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | Red Bud, IL | $857 | $1,469 | ★ 4/5 | 122 min | — |
| Deaconess Hospital Inc | Evansville, IN | $857 | $770 | ★ 2/5 | 186 min | — |
| The Women's Hospital | Newburgh, IN | $857 | $909 | ★ 5/5 | 130 min | — |
| Deaconess Henderson Hospital | Henderson, KY | $857 | $977 | ★ 2/5 | 127 min | — |
| Astria Toppenish Hospital | Toppenish, WA | $868 | $2,779 | — | 150 min | — |
| Community Memorial Hospital | Cloquet, MN | $891 | $1,330 | — | 123 min | — |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $903 | $1,406 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | — |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | Bennington, VT | $915 | — | ★ 3/5 | 202 min | — |
| Ellis Hospital | Schenectady, NY | $920 | $644 | ★ 3/5 | 232 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 Septoplasty (deviated septum)
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: $3,844; Medicare pays $613.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 151 |
$208 – $1,235 |
| Medicare | 269 |
$276 – $3,947 |
| Univera | 12 |
$73 – $731 |
| Independent Health | 17 |
$279 – $3,036 |
| Amerigroup | 111 |
$429 – $3,233 |
| Molina Healthcare | 388 |
$389 – $4,455 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 28 |
$491 – $5,743 |
| Geisinger | 37 |
$602 – $8,453 |
| AmeriHealth | 126 |
$436 – $9,094 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 43 |
$1,422 – $6,965 |
| Tricare / VA | 177 |
$301 – $5,256 |
| UCare | 36 |
$513 – $3,898 |
| Priority Health | 33 |
$474 – $6,627 |
| Bright Health | 35 |
$1,471 – $4,889 |
| MVP Health Care | 43 |
$570 – $7,794 |
| Medica | 66 |
$678 – $4,401 |
| Coventry | 50 |
$821 – $7,668 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 22 |
$967 – $6,784 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 508 |
$309 – $5,998 |
| HealthPartners | 97 |
$466 – $5,736 |
| Highmark | 99 |
$280 – $8,334 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 222 |
$700 – $7,800 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 63 |
$606 – $8,267 |
| Security Health Plan | 22 |
$630 – $11,377 |
| Devoted Health | 110 |
$2,676 – $3,700 |
| Humana | 621 |
$611 – $5,810 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 794 |
$313 – $10,161 |
| Anthem | 383 |
$378 – $8,538 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 955 |
$630 – $8,816 |
| Healthcare Highways | 33 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| SelectHealth | 28 |
$1,519 – $5,717 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 144 |
$359 – $9,569 |
| Aetna | 847 |
$738 – $10,013 |
| Health Net | 131 |
$309 – $8,194 |
| Oscar Health | 147 |
$3,123 – $8,023 |
| Cigna | 665 |
$1,950 – $14,306 |
| EmblemHealth | 53 |
$678 – $26,156 |
| AvMed | 28 |
$4,163 – $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 |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $778 |
| Maine | $1,210 |
| Iowa | $1,590 |
| Maryland | $1,635 |
| Wyoming | $1,733 |
| Delaware | $1,846 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Smedley, D.O. | Otolaryngology | Owasso, OK | 70 |
| Tracy Byerly, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Fredericksburg, TX | 69 |
| Ali Namazie, MD | Otolaryngology | Encino, CA | 69 |
| Vincent Nalbone, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Las Vegas, NV | 53 |
| Robert Yarber | Otolaryngology | Tupelo, MS | 50 |
| Eric Bunting, MD | Otolaryngology | Wichita, KS | 49 |
| Prateek Srinet, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Mount Vernon, IL | 47 |
| Ryan Gegg, D.O. | Otolaryngology | Santa Rosa Beach, FL | 42 |
| Benjamin Cilento, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Spring, TX | 39 |
| David Lesko, MD | Otolaryngology | Shiloh, IL | 39 |
| George Domb, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Redding, CA | 38 |
| Lee Mandel, MD | Otolaryngology | Hollywood, FL | 38 |
Does Medicare cover Septoplasty (deviated septum)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Septoplasty (deviated septum). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $613. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $123 — 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 1441 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,844, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,913, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,408, a Medicare rate of about $613. Most cash prices fall between $988 and $13,698 — 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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