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Deviated Septum Surgery Cost in Massachusetts (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a deviated septum surgery cost in Massachusetts?

You could pay $1,811 or $3,675 for the same deviated septum surgery in Massachusetts - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 28 reporting hospitals is $2,510. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.

Three low-priced facilities in Massachusetts, from hospital price files

  • Cape Cod Hospital · Hyannis, MA $1,220
  • UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc. · Milford, MA $1,249
  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear $1,350

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Where deviated septum surgery costs vary in Massachusetts

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Cheapest Deviated Septum Surgery Providers in Massachusetts

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

# Facility City Price vs median ($2,510)
1 Cape Cod Hospital Hyannis, MA $1,220 $1,290 below
2 UMass Memorial Health - Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc. Milford, MA $1,249 $1,261 below
3 Massachusetts Eye and Ear MA $1,350 $1,160 below
4 ATHOL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED Athol, MA $1,386 $1,124 below
5 Anna Jaques Hospital Newburyport, MA $1,506 $1,004 below
6 South Shore Hospital South Weymouth, MA $1,799 $711 below
7 Boston Medical Center Boston, MA $1,921 $589 below
8 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington Burlington, MA $2,207 $303 below

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Before you book: three questions that change the price

  1. Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
  2. Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
  3. What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?

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Quick take

  • Cape Cod Hospital is the lowest-cost option at $1,220 - $1,290 below the median posted price ($2,510), just by choosing where you go.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $2,510, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
  • Ask whether this procedure can be done at a freestanding ambulatory surgical center - they're typically 30-60% cheaper than a hospital for identical care, and most aren't in this hospital-only dataset.
Deviated septum surgery prices by coverage in Massachusetts, October 2026
CoverageHospitals with a rateTypical rangeMedian
Medicare (national rate)—$3,387 to $3,387$3,387
With insurance (commercial, average)19$3,228 to $5,984$4,379
Without insurance (cash price)28$1,170 to $6,061$2,510
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts19$3,170 to $5,086$3,970
UnitedHealthcare12$2,648 to $6,691$4,178
Cigna9$2,067 to $6,840$3,095
Aetna7$2,144 to $11,195$3,998

Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost with Medicare in Massachusetts?

Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for deviated septum surgery is about $3,387 to $3,387 (typically near $3,387). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $677 on a $3,387 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost with insurance in Massachusetts?

Across 19 Massachusetts hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for deviated septum surgery average $3,228 to $5,984 per hospital, with a median near $4,379. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.

Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost without insurance in Massachusetts?

Cash (self-pay) prices for deviated septum surgery at 28 Massachusetts hospitals range from $1,170 to $6,061, with a median of $2,510. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.

Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts negotiated rates for deviated septum surgery at 19 Massachusetts hospitals range from $3,170 to $5,086, with a median near $3,970. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.

Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost with UnitedHealthcare in Massachusetts?

UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for deviated septum surgery at 12 Massachusetts hospitals range from $2,648 to $6,691, with a median near $4,178. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost with Cigna in Massachusetts?

Cigna negotiated rates for deviated septum surgery at 9 Massachusetts hospitals range from $2,067 to $6,840, with a median near $3,095. If a hospital is out of network for your Cigna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost with Aetna in Massachusetts?

Aetna negotiated rates for deviated septum surgery at 7 Massachusetts hospitals range from $2,144 to $11,195, with a median near $3,998. If a hospital is out of network for your Aetna plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.

How where you go changes what you pay for deviated septum surgery

The same deviated septum surgery bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient
$1,766–$10,462
  • Facility fee $761–$7,782
  • Professional fee $1,005–$2,680

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient
$2,926–$9,447
  • Facility fee $1,921–$6,767
  • Professional fee $1,005–$2,680

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Massachusetts has the highest commercial hospital reimbursement rates in the country, driven by extreme labor costs, the dominance of Mass General Brigham (Partners HealthCare), and a regulatory environment that has struggled to contain negotiated rate growth. The state has enacted multiple price transparency and rate growth laws aimed at curbing this pattern. Self-pay cash discounts in Massachusetts tend to be proportionally larger than in other high-cost states.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $7,346, including Cambridge Health Alliance at $7,782, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $2,510 versus $2,732 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$2,510
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$502
Out-of-network provider $5,522+

Frequently asked questions: deviated septum surgery costs in Massachusetts

How much does a deviated septum surgery cost in Massachusetts?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $1,879, with most facilities between $772 and $2,685 (based on 28 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Massachusetts hospitals run $1,170–$6,061; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a deviated septum surgery in Massachusetts?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Massachusetts data is Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis at about $1,220. By metro, Boston has the lowest median ($4,088). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a deviated septum surgery so much cheaper at some Massachusetts hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 3.5× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Massachusetts, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,510 versus a median negotiated rate of $4,379 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a deviated septum surgery in Massachusetts?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published October 29, 2026 · Updated October 29, 2026

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