These are injections given to decrease allergy symptoms if avoidance of allergens and the use of medication don't adequately control them. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a specialist and 16 visits for allergy injections.
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.
$ 1,384
1,310
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.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist to review the results of your allergy testing and the best course of treatment
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$ 154
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The injection of an allergen to reduce allergy symptoms
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$ 1,230
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$ 1,384
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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.
A doctor or nurse gives you shots over the course of 3 to 5 years. This series of allergy shots may help reduce your allergy symptoms.
First, work with your doctor to identify which allergens are causing your symptoms. This is often done through allergy skin testing or blood tests. Only the allergens you are allergic to are in your allergy shots. Allergy shots are only one part of an allergy treatment plan. You may also take allergy medicines while having allergy shots. Your doctor may recommend that you reduce your exposure to allergens, as well. Allergy shots are given in your doctor's office, usually in the upper arm. The typical schedule is:
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.
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.
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.
This is when the skin becomes pink, red, or swollen in response to something a person has contact with or has eaten. It is caused by an allergy.
These symptoms are due to the body’s reaction to a foreign substance. They can include itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a primary care provider.
These tests are done to determine if you are allergic to a specific substance (allergen). They are often done to find the cause of certain symptoms. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist and allergy testing.