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This is an inflammation or infection of the sinuses, air-filled spaces behind the forehead, nose, cheeks, and eyes. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after a 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.
$ 402
391
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 physician for a moderate problem
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$ 77
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An internal examination of the sinuses using a lighted scope inserted into the nose.
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$ 248
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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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$ 402
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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.
Many cases of sinusitis clear up on their own. Most of the time, you do not need antibiotics if your sinusitis lasts for less than 2 weeks. Even when you do use antibiotics, they may only slightly reduce the time you are sick.
Your health care provider is more likely to prescribe antibiotics if your sinusitis lasts longer than 2 weeks or recurs often. Your provider may also refer you to an ear, nose, and throat doctor or an allergy specialist. The doctor will examine you or your child for sinusitis by: The doctor may view the sinuses through a fiberoptic scope (called nasal endoscopy or rhinoscopy) to diagnose sinusitis. This is often done by doctors who specialize in ear, nose, and throat problems (ENTs). Imaging tests that may be used to decide on treatment are: Most of the time, regular x-rays of the sinuses do not diagnose sinusitis well. If you or your child has sinusitis that does not go away or keeps returning, other tests may include: Be careful with use of over-the-counter spray nasal decongestants. They may help at first, but using them for more than 3 - 5 days can make nasal stuffiness worse. To help ease sinus pain or pressure: MEDICINE AND OTHER TREATMENTS Most of the time, antibiotics are not needed for acute sinusitis. Most of these infections go away on their own. Even when antibiotics do help, they may only slightly reduce the time it takes for the infection to go away. Antibiotics may be prescribed sooner for: Acute sinusitis should be treated for 10 - 14 days. Chronic sinusitis should be treated for 3 - 4 weeks. Some people with chronic sinusitis may need special medicines to treat fungal infections. At some point, your doctor will consider: Other treatments for sinusitis include: Surgery to enlarge the sinus opening and drain the sinuses may also be needed. You mayo consider this procedure if: Most fungal sinus infections need surgery. Surgery to repair a deviated septum or nasal polyps may prevent the condition from returning.
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 occurs when exposure to a virus results in a runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. It is also called infectious nasopharyngitis.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
This condition occurs when the inside of the nose swells, causing a person to feel like they can’t breathe through their nose.
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