Deviated Septum Surgery Cost
& Insurance Coverage
Septoplasty is routinely covered when medically necessary. Most major insurance plans and Medicare cover deviated septum surgery when it is medically necessary, and self-pay pricing starts around $3,000. Our team verifies your benefits and provides a cost estimate before scheduling.
Is Septoplasty Covered by Insurance?
Septoplasty performed to correct a deviated septum that causes nasal obstruction is considered a medically necessary procedure. Most major insurance plans, including Medicare, cover the surgery when conservative treatments like nasal steroid sprays and antihistamines have not provided adequate relief.
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific plan, deductible, and copay structure. Our billing team contacts your insurance provider on your behalf to verify coverage and give you a clear cost estimate before you commit to anything.
- Most major insurance plans accepted
- Medicare covers medically necessary septoplasty
- Prior authorization obtained before scheduling
- Cost estimate provided before you commit
- Combining procedures reduces overall cost
- Flexible payment options available
How Much Does It Cost to Fix a Deviated Septum?
For patients paying out of pocket, approximate self-pay pricing at Capital ENT & Sinus Center combines the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and, at a surgery center, a facility fee. Where the procedure is performed has the biggest effect on the total, which is why we offer more than one setting.
In-Office with IV Sedation: About $3,000
Covers the surgeon's fee (about $1,500) plus IV sedation anesthesia (about $1,200 to $1,500). Because the procedure is performed in our office, there is no separate facility fee.
At a Surgery Center: About $5,500
Covers the surgeon's fee (about $1,500), the facility fee (about $2,500), and anesthesia (about $1,500). A surgery-center setting is recommended for more complex cases or combined procedures.
What Can Change the Total
These figures are estimates for patients without insurance. Your final cost varies with the complexity of your case, pre-operative testing, and whether procedures such as turbinate reduction are performed at the same time.
What Determines the Price of Septoplasty?
Insurance Coverage
Your plan's deductible, copay, and coinsurance structure determine what you pay out of pocket. If you have already met your annual deductible, your cost may be minimal.
Combined Procedures
Septoplasty is often performed alongside turbinate reduction, balloon sinuplasty, or nasal valve repair. Combining procedures means one anesthesia fee and one recovery period, which is more cost-effective than separate surgeries.
Facility Setting
Where the procedure is performed affects cost. Outpatient surgery centers generally have lower facility fees than hospital operating rooms.
Accepted Insurance Plans
Capital ENT accepts most major insurance plans. For a full list of accepted carriers or to verify your specific plan, visit our Insurance & Billing page or call our office.
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Medicare
- Humana
- Scott & White Health Plan
- And many more
Septoplasty Cost FAQs
More About Deviated Septum and Septoplasty
What Is a Deviated Septum?
Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and the full range of treatment options for a deviated nasal septum, from medications to surgical correction.
Septoplasty Overview
Learn about the septoplasty procedure: what it treats, how it works, what to expect, and whether it may be right for you.
What Is Deviated Septum Surgery?
Our surgeons answer common questions about septoplasty: symptoms, how the procedure works, recovery, risks, and success rates.
How to Prepare for Septoplasty
What to expect before surgery: medication guidelines, restrictions, and tips that set you up for a smoother recovery.
Septoplasty Aftercare Instructions
Rest, swelling, medications, nasal cleaning, and activity limits after surgery, plus when to call our office.
Interesting Facts About Septoplasty
Quick facts about what septoplasty treats, how it is performed, and what to expect from the procedure.
Post-Op Care Instructions
Recovery guides for the procedures we perform, including sinus surgery, tonsillectomy, and ear surgery.
Insurance & Billing
View the full list of insurance plans we accept, learn about our billing process, and find answers to common insurance questions.
Talk With Us About Septoplasty Costs
Our board-certified ENT surgeons perform septoplasty in the office or at a surgery center, and our practice has completed more than 10,000 nasal and sinus procedures. We will verify your insurance coverage and walk you through your costs before scheduling.