Comments on: How Much Does Ganglion Cyst Removal Cost?

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 03:05:55 +0000

After we have a couple of drinks while I soak my wrist in betadine, a friend drains the cyst on my right wrist with a needle/syringe. All it costs me is about $20.00 for the materials and about a half-pint of 90-proof. $5,000 – $7,000…give me a break!

I play bass guitar (right-handed) and this cyst has appeared on & off for decades without any pain. The initial prick of the needle ain’t pleasant, but it’s a small price to pay for not getting screwed for the prices mentioned here.

While I don’t recommend this procedure for everyone, it might save some a lot of money.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 17:41:37 +0000

Looks like total billed will be around $10K. $9K for surgical center and $1K or so for the doc. I will be in for about $1500-$2k with insurance. The UF Health surgical center actually bills $15K, insurance allowed amount is $9K.

By: Dom Coop

Dom Coop — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 17:30:13 +0000

Outrageous costs inflated for insurance including double billing for ambulatory surgery, anesthesia and doctor. Sprung general surgery when I turned up at office for a local removal in Dr’s office. No prices given beforehand

By: Kenny Bowman

Kenny Bowman — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 02:26:45 +0000

Had ganglion cyst surgically removed on left wrist and was charged an outlandish amount with about $30,000 just from Mountain States Health Alliance to use their facility for about 6 hours. Was told by surgeon that they get about $2,000 for their services, so MSHA received $28,000. OUCH!!!! No wonder health insurance cost are becoming outrageous. Don’t use MSHA if possible.