Turbinate reduction is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1384 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
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%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare | 255 |
$69 – $3,973 |
| Medicaid | 141 |
$80 – $305 |
| Univera | 12 |
$145 – $489 |
| Independent Health | 18 |
$185 – $3,036 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 27 |
$123 – $5,743 |
| Highmark | 92 |
$104 – $7,226 |
| Tricare / VA | 167 |
$87 – $4,647 |
| Geisinger | 41 |
$360 – $3,972 |
| MVP Health Care | 40 |
$199 – $7,688 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 36 |
$703 – $6,965 |
| HealthPartners | 100 |
$130 – $5,534 |
| Amerigroup | 111 |
$265 – $3,235 |
| Molina Healthcare | 382 |
$117 – $4,400 |
| Bright Health | 38 |
$870 – $3,105 |
| AmeriHealth | 130 |
$272 – $8,727 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 498 |
$120 – $5,412 |
| Coventry | 46 |
$278 – $5,422 |
| Health Net | 122 |
$120 – $7,931 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 23 |
$572 – $6,091 |
| Medica | 63 |
$175 – $4,451 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 226 |
$191 – $7,354 |
| Humana | 618 |
$162 – $4,690 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 59 |
$307 – $7,599 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 774 |
$108 – $9,823 |
| Priority Health | 34 |
$153 – $7,663 |
| Aetna | 826 |
$268 – $6,319 |
| Anthem | 376 |
$121 – $8,538 |
| UCare | 35 |
$126 – $5,740 |
| Security Health Plan | 22 |
$163 – $10,587 |
| Devoted Health | 108 |
$3,006 – $3,860 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 140 |
$120 – $9,569 |
| Cigna | 650 |
$831 – $10,835 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 930 |
$245 – $8,993 |
| Healthcare Highways | 33 |
$3,041 – $5,524 |
| SelectHealth | 28 |
$668 – $5,717 |
| Oscar Health | 145 |
$1,000 – $8,023 |
| EmblemHealth | 50 |
$744 – $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 | $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.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Osborne, D.O. | Otolaryngology | Phoenix, AZ | 333 |
| Vincent Nalbone, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Las Vegas, NV | 226 |
| Bryan Smedley, D.O. | Otolaryngology | Owasso, OK | 226 |
| Michael Kaplan, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Houston, TX | 178 |
| Brian Lee, MD | Otolaryngology | Scottsdale, AZ | 134 |
| Veena Vats, MD | Otolaryngology | Gilbert, AZ | 124 |
| Matthew Blair, D.O. | Otolaryngology | Pensacola, FL | 123 |
| Daniel Mckenna, MD | Otolaryngology | Fort Myers, FL | 115 |
| William Wells, MD | Otolaryngology | Lexington, SC | 111 |
| Ali Namazie, MD | Otolaryngology | Encino, CA | 109 |
| Meir Hershcovitch, M.D. | Otolaryngology | West Hills, CA | 103 |
| Richard Schmidt, M.D. | Otolaryngology | Mequon, WI | 95 |
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
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