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This procedure involves the removal of a suspicious sample of tissue from the thyroid to check for the presence of abnormal, or cancerous, cells. This care bundle includes an office visit before and after the surgical procedure.
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.
$ 3,784
4,234
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 for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your thyroid symptoms
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$ 476
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The removal of a piece of the thyroid to test for abnormal, or cancerous, cells in the thyroid
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$ 3,231
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NA
A doctor checkup after your procedure
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$ 77
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NA
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$ 3,784
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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.
This test may be done in the health care provider's office or in a hospital. Numbing medicine (anesthesia) may or may not be used because the needle is very thin.
You lie on your back with a pillow under your shoulders and your neck extended. The biopsy site is cleaned. A thin needle is inserted into the thyroid, and a sample of thyroid cells and fluid are removed. The needle is then taken out. Pressure is applied to the biopsy site to stop any bleeding. The site is then covered with a bandage. If numbing medicine is used, you may feel a sting as the needle is inserted and the medicine is injected. As the needle passes into the thyroid, you may feel some pressure, but it should not be painful. You may have slight discomfort in your neck afterward. You may also have slight bruising, which soon goes away.
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 an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
This tests measures the blood level of a hormone made by the thyroid gland (Thyroxine).
This test measures the blood levels of a protein that carries the thyroid hormone.
This test measures the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the blood.
