What is considered overpriced for general anesthesia and facility fees for 2 hour bilateral otoplasty?

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I recently visited 3 doctors and the one I like the most has the highest fees for general anesthesia and facility fees. The general anesthesia fee is $1,800 and the facility is $2200. Is that overpriced for 2 hours for bilateral otoplasty??? The other two doctors had the general anesthesia at about $1,000 and the facility at $1500. That is a huge difference in price. Thanks!

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, it’s higher than the other two, but it really depends on the area, and the facility,for instance hospital, ASC, or physician office.  Maybe ask your doctor of choice to perform the surgery at the least expensive facility?

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice, most otoplasty procedures are performed under local anesthesia, since the ears are rather easy to number up. Most patients tolerate the procedure very well. That can avoid general anesthesia fee. For our current facility fees, please see the link below

James McMahan, MD (retired) · Answer

Virtually all otoplasty surgeries done in adults can be done under just local anesthesia in an office OR so that the only charge is for the surgery.  The ears are easily anesthetized with a few injections of local anesthetic like you get at the dentist.  Some patients are candidates for the incisionless technique where permanent sutures are placed without making an incision leaving no scar.

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