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Hemorrhoid Surgery

Procedure Overview

This is the surgical removal of a hemorrhoid, an enlarged and often painful vein in the anus and/or beginning of the rectum. This care bundle includes a visit with a surgeon before and after the surgery.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 1,699

Florida State Average

1,318

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Hemorrhoid Surgery

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms

NATIONAL

$ 116

State ()

NA

STEP 2
Surgical Removal of Hemorrhoids

Surgery to removal hemorrhoids

NATIONAL

$ 1,506

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Follow-up Office Visit

A doctor checkup after your surgery

NATIONAL

$ 77

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 1,699

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

Hemorrhoid surgery can be done in your doctor's office or a clinic. In most cases, you can go home the same day. The type of surgery you have may depend on your symptoms and the location and size of the hemorrhoid.

  • Putting a small rubber band around a hemorrhoid to shrink it by blocking blood flow
  • Stapling a hemorrhoid to block blood flow, causing it to shrink
  • Using a knife (scalpel) to remove hemorrhoids. You may or may not have stitches.

Before the surgery, your doctor will numb the area so you can stay awake, but not feel anything. For some types of surgery, you may be given general anesthesia. This means you will be given medicine in your vein that puts you to sleep during your surgery. Hemorrhoid surgery may involve: Other methods include injections and use of infrared light, but these may be less effective.

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
  • Warfarin (Coumadin)
  • Clopidogrel (Plavix)
  • What medicines you are taking. Be sure to include all over-the-counter medicines, supplements, or herbal remedies.
  • About any cold, flu, fever, herpes breakout, or other illness you may have before your surgery.
  • You will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for 6 - 12 hours before your surgery.
  • Take any drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
  • Your doctor will tell you when to arrive at the hospital and what to bring.

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • What are the risks associated with hemorrhoid surgery?
  • How soon after surgery might one expect to see improvement?

Related Procedures

Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.

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