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

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.

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.

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