What is the cost of Septoplasty?

Septoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure.Prices for this procedure very widely and
depend on several variables.It’s
important to make sure that your fee quote includes the surgeon’s fee, facility
fee, anesthesia charges and pre and post-operative care.These components may vary widely depending on
the surgeon’s practice.Generally,
surgeons who operate in dedicated outpatient cosmetic surgery facilities are
able to offer lower facility fees than those who operate in hospital based
practices.Anesthesia fees can vary and
this may be related to the use of a nurse anesthetist verses a physician
anesthesiologist.Finally,
the physician’s fee may vary depending on regional differences and local
competition.It’s also important to
understand the surgeon’s revisional surgery policies.Hopefully this won’t be necessary, but
revisions occur for a multitude of reasons.When
all these variables are considered, fees in the Midwestern United States vary
from $4,000 to $5,000.It’s important to
remember that price is an important part of your decision, but it’s not the
only consideration.Make sure your
surgeon is board certified, has a good reputation and experience performing
septoplasty surgery.

Thank you for your question. Septoplasty is a
surgical procedure which generally entails modification of the cartilage of the
nasal septum. It is undertaken to improve symptomatic nasal airway obstruction
when deviation or crookedness of the septum is judged to contribute to those
symptoms. Since this procedure is usually undertaken for functional breathing
reasons, it is usually covered by medical insurance. There is no one price that
can be accurately referenced. Rates of reimbursement vary widely between
insurance companies and policies and are ever-changing. For the most accurate
and updated information, ask you surgeon's office about fees and financial
policies. Good luck to you.

The cost for a procedure can vary depending on the complexity of the procedure, geography where you live, and indivdual pricing for the surgeon.  Typically pricing for a noncomplex septoplasty is significantly lower and can range from $1000-6000, excluding the cost of anesthesia and facility fee.