Los Angeles chalazion removal/kenalog/steroid injection price range & questions (Photo)

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Can anyone give a rough estimate/price range for chalazion removal or kenalog/steroid injection, without insurance? I live in Los Angeles and my doctor/insurance won’t provide treatment or removal because they said my lumps aren’t big enough. I’ve had the large one on my lower eyelid for 8 months, and smaller ones on my upper lids for the past year and a half. I want to remove the one on the lower lid the most. Would an oculoplastic surgeon be able to treat me? Is the size an issue? Thanks!

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

In over 25 years of private practice, I have not had to surgically remove a single chalazia.  They almost always respond to one or two kenalog injections.  Even 8 months old, this is very likely to respond to injection.  By the way, I am blown away that you are being told this is not covered by your health insurance-health care fraud.  Did you call your insurance company directly yourself to make sure your doctor is being completely honest regarding what is and is not covered?  I do not put prices out online but the injection is very affordable.  You can call the office for the price.

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

If your insurance company will not pre-authorize treatment you should request an external review of your case. I cannot see how anyone can say that the treatment of a benign lesion that is distorting the lid margin is not medically necessary and actually believe it. California has a state law that is an expanded definition of reconstructive surgery and this is sufficiently distorting to fit that statute. You pay your premiums and are entitled to insurance payment when it is appropriate.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

Looking at the photo, your best bet is to remove the left lower eyelid chalazion, meaning steroid injection is not adequate. See link below.

Afshin Farzadmehr, MD · Answer

please have a consult.  The procedure is covered by your insurance.  This procedure is routine and recovery is fast.

Ira Vidor, MD · Answer

Hi. It looks like you are a good candidate for chalazion removal. Kenalog injections may help as well. It's surprising that your provider does not think your chalazion are big enough to treat. I treat lesions much smaller (and larger) than this all the time and it is typically covered by insurance. Treatment is not expensive. Hope this helps. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.

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