Turbinate reduction Cost by Hospital

Turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1384 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,567median cash price · 1384 hospitals, 52 statestypically $674–$12,539 depending on the hospital
≈ 12.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$5,761
Cash / self-pay
$3,567
Insurer-negotiated
$3,307
Medicare pays
$294
$674$12,539
Median cash $3,567  ·  Medicare $294  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,567 — about 12.1× the Medicare rate ($294). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($588).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $5,761 list price could save about $2,194 (38%).

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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
Astria Toppenish Hospital Toppenish, WA $541 $2,779 — 150 min —
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas Irving, TX $547 $4,680 — 71 min —
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $550 $942 ★ 4/5 122 min —
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $550 $271 ★ 2/5 186 min —
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $550 $271 ★ 5/5 130 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $550 $550 ★ 2/5 127 min —
Ashtabula County Medical Center Ashtabula, OH $557 $225 ★ 3/5 194 min —
Titus Regional Medical Center Mount Pleasant, TX $563 $252 ★ 3/5 198 min —
Chatham Hospital Inc Siler City, NC $572 $315 ★ 4/5 222 min —
McLaren Bay Region Bay City, MI $582 $156 ★ 1/5 169 min —
McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey, MI $582 $156 ★ 3/5 157 min —
McLaren Flint Flint, MI $582 $156 ★ 2/5 178 min —
McLaren Lapeer Region Lapeer, MI $582 $156 ★ 2/5 186 min —
McLaren Oakland Pontiac, MI $582 $156 ★ 2/5 103 min —
McLaren Port Huron Port Huron, MI $582 $156 ★ 2/5 231 min —
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $582 $156 — 72 min —
McLaren Thumb Region Bad Axe, MI $582 $156 ★ 5/5 119 min —
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $587 $459 ★ 3/5 232 min —
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc Paterson, NJ $597 $768 ★ 3/5 217 min —
Gritman Medical Center Moscow, ID $598 $273 ★ 3/5 122 min —
Children's Mercy South Overland Park, KS $599 $632 — — —
The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $599 $632 — — —
Howard County Medical Center St Paul, NE $609 $295 — 93 min —
Greater Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD $616 $312 ★ 5/5 228 min —
Johnson Memorial Hospital Dawson, MN $628 $760 — 126 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 Turbinate reduction

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: $3,567; Medicare pays $294.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicare 255
$108
$69 – $3,973
Medicaid 141
$120
$80 – $305
Univera 12
$191
$145 – $489
Independent Health 18
$204
$185 – $3,036
Sanford Health Plan 27
$319
$123 – $5,743
Highmark 92
$357
$104 – $7,226
Tricare / VA 167
$405
$87 – $4,647
Geisinger 41
$414
$360 – $3,972
MVP Health Care 40
$564
$199 – $7,688
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 36
$703
$703 – $6,965
HealthPartners 100
$856
$130 – $5,534
Amerigroup 111
$931
$265 – $3,235
Molina Healthcare 382
$975
$117 – $4,400
Bright Health 38
$1,186
$870 – $3,105
AmeriHealth 130
$1,280
$272 – $8,727
Centene / Ambetter 498
$1,560
$120 – $5,412
Coventry 46
$1,814
$278 – $5,422
Health Net 122
$1,984
$120 – $7,931
Harvard Pilgrim 23
$2,008
$572 – $6,091
Medica 63
$2,547
$175 – $4,451
MultiPlan / PHCS network 226
$2,558
$191 – $7,354
Humana 618
$2,614
$162 – $4,690
UPMC Health Plan 59
$2,734
$307 – $7,599
Blue Cross Blue Shield 774
$2,738
$108 – $9,823
Priority Health 34
$2,923
$153 – $7,663
Aetna 826
$2,954
$268 – $6,319
Anthem 376
$2,990
$121 – $8,538
UCare 35
$3,068
$126 – $5,740
Security Health Plan 22
$3,228
$163 – $10,587
Devoted Health 108
$3,256
$3,006 – $3,860
Kaiser Permanente 140
$3,387
$120 – $9,569
Cigna 650
$3,421
$831 – $10,835
UnitedHealthcare 930
$3,500
$245 – $8,993
Healthcare Highways 33
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
SelectHealth 28
$3,773
$668 – $5,717
Oscar Health 145
$5,571
$1,000 – $8,023
EmblemHealth 50
$6,282
$744 – $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$343
Mississippi$759
North Dakota$1,043
New Hampshire$1,131
Maryland$1,154
Alaska$1,251

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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
James Osborne, D.O.OtolaryngologyPhoenix, AZ333
Vincent Nalbone, M.D.OtolaryngologyLas Vegas, NV226
Bryan Smedley, D.O.OtolaryngologyOwasso, OK226
Michael Kaplan, M.D.OtolaryngologyHouston, TX178
Brian Lee, MDOtolaryngologyScottsdale, AZ134
Veena Vats, MDOtolaryngologyGilbert, AZ124
Matthew Blair, D.O.OtolaryngologyPensacola, FL123
Daniel Mckenna, MDOtolaryngologyFort Myers, FL115
William Wells, MDOtolaryngologyLexington, SC111
Ali Namazie, MDOtolaryngologyEncino, CA109
Meir Hershcovitch, M.D.OtolaryngologyWest Hills, CA103
Richard Schmidt, M.D.OtolaryngologyMequon, WI95

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Does Medicare cover Turbinate reduction?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Turbinate reduction. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $294. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $59 — 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 1384 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,567, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $5,761, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,307, a Medicare rate of about $294. Most cash prices fall between $674 and $12,539 — 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 Turbinate reduction cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1384 US hospitals is $3,567. Most hospitals fall between $674 and $12,539. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Turbinate reduction?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $294). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Turbinate reduction?
Medicare pays about $294. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Turbinate reduction 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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