Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does thyroidectomy cost?
Removal of the whole thyroid (60240) or one lobe (60220). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Removal of the whole thyroid (60240) or one lobe (60220).
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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How much does thyroidectomy cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for thyroidectomy is $3,861 at surgery center; $7,006 at hospital outpatient; $10,495 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is thyroidectomy cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($3,861) rather than hospital stay ($10,495), about $6,635 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.