Septoplasty (deviated septum) Cost by Hospital

Septoplasty (deviated septum) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1441 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,844median cash price · 1441 hospitals, 52 statestypically $988–$13,698 depending on the hospital
≈ 6.3× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,913
Cash / self-pay
$3,844
Insurer-negotiated
$3,408
Medicare pays
$613
$988$13,698
Median cash $3,844  ·  Medicare $613  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

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%).

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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
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.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 151
$309
$208 – $1,235
Medicare 269
$313
$276 – $3,947
Univera 12
$559
$73 – $731
Independent Health 17
$707
$279 – $3,036
Amerigroup 111
$931
$429 – $3,233
Molina Healthcare 388
$1,181
$389 – $4,455
Sanford Health Plan 28
$1,299
$491 – $5,743
Geisinger 37
$1,317
$602 – $8,453
AmeriHealth 126
$1,358
$436 – $9,094
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 43
$1,422
$1,422 – $6,965
Tricare / VA 177
$1,628
$301 – $5,256
UCare 36
$1,752
$513 – $3,898
Priority Health 33
$1,986
$474 – $6,627
Bright Health 35
$2,007
$1,471 – $4,889
MVP Health Care 43
$2,235
$570 – $7,794
Medica 66
$2,325
$678 – $4,401
Coventry 50
$2,401
$821 – $7,668
Harvard Pilgrim 22
$2,465
$967 – $6,784
Centene / Ambetter 508
$2,552
$309 – $5,998
HealthPartners 97
$2,642
$466 – $5,736
Highmark 99
$2,870
$280 – $8,334
MultiPlan / PHCS network 222
$3,127
$700 – $7,800
UPMC Health Plan 63
$3,156
$606 – $8,267
Security Health Plan 22
$3,228
$630 – $11,377
Devoted Health 110
$3,246
$2,676 – $3,700
Humana 621
$3,381
$611 – $5,810
Blue Cross Blue Shield 794
$3,387
$313 – $10,161
Anthem 383
$3,387
$378 – $8,538
UnitedHealthcare 955
$3,584
$630 – $8,816
Healthcare Highways 33
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
SelectHealth 28
$3,747
$1,519 – $5,717
Kaiser Permanente 144
$3,824
$359 – $9,569
Aetna 847
$3,870
$738 – $10,013
Health Net 131
$4,023
$309 – $8,194
Oscar Health 147
$5,876
$3,123 – $8,023
Cigna 665
$6,004
$1,950 – $14,306
EmblemHealth 53
$6,367
$678 – $26,156
AvMed 28
$8,253
$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

StateMedian 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.

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

How much does Septoplasty (deviated septum) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1441 US hospitals is $3,844. Most hospitals fall between $988 and $13,698. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Septoplasty (deviated septum)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $613). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Septoplasty (deviated septum)?
Medicare pays about $613. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Septoplasty (deviated septum) 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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