Cost of a Septoplasty Visit
in Delaware
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Delaware's compact geography concentrates most healthcare resources in the Wilmington-Newark corridor, creating cost variations for specialized procedures like septoplasty. Patients typically pay between $449 and $2,160, with a median out-of-pocket cost of $726 for this nasal surgery. Delaware has 78 active septoplasty providers serving the state's population, with most concentrated in New Castle County near major health systems.
Average
$1,112
Median
$726
Lowest
$449
Highest
$2,160
Providers
78
21% above national average
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How does septoplasty compare to related procedures in Delaware?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $1,005 | $1,687 | $6,051 | 78 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $80 | $1,574 | $6,060 | 91 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $343 | $691 | $2,135 | 83 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $412 | $640 | $2,410 | 80 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $416 | $773 | $2,073 | 81 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $80 | $622 | $1,893 | 99 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $1,038 | $3,201 | 83 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $154 | $319 | $698 | 82 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $330 | $602 | $1,435 | 79 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $95 | $705 | $2,642 | 84 |
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery Open carpal tunnel release | 64721 | $354 | $612 | $1,957 | 77 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 30520 — Septoplasty or submucous resection). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 30520 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 30520 (Septoplasty or submucous resection), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 30520 covers: the provider's professional fee for septoplasty. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Why Septoplasty Visit Costs Vary Across Delaware
Delaware's septoplasty costs run approximately 11% above the national average, reflecting the state's proximity to high-cost Northeast markets and limited provider competition. The state's small size creates unique dynamics where patients routinely cross county lines for specialized care, affecting pricing patterns.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Most of Delaware's ENT specialists practice in New Castle County, particularly around Wilmington and Newark, where ChristianaCare and other health systems anchor the region's medical infrastructure. Sussex County residents often travel north for septoplasty, creating longer wait times and higher indirect costs. Kent County falls in between, with some providers in Dover but limited surgical facility options compared to the northern corridor.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
ChristianaCare dominates Delaware's hospital market and operates several ENT practices with typically higher overhead costs reflected in septoplasty pricing. Independent surgery centers in suburban Wilmington and Newark often offer competitive rates due to lower facility fees. Bayhealth's growing presence in central Delaware provides some market competition, though their ENT services remain more limited than ChristianaCare's offerings.
Insurance Market Competition in Delaware
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield holds the largest market share in Delaware, followed by Aetna and UnitedHealthcare, creating a relatively concentrated payer environment with limited price competition. The state's small marketplace exchange offers fewer plan options than larger states, reducing negotiating leverage for competitive rates. Delaware's lack of major national insurers beyond the big three limits the pricing pressure that might drive down septoplasty costs.
Physician Supply and Demand in Delaware
With 78 active septoplasty providers serving nearly one million residents, Delaware maintains reasonable access to ENT surgical care, though geographic distribution favors the northern counties. This provider-to-population ratio suggests adequate supply in aggregate but creates access challenges for southern Delaware residents. The concentration of specialists around major health systems allows for some competitive pricing, though patients in rural areas may face limited choices and higher travel costs.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Septoplasty Costs in Delaware
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 30520)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $95 – $4,419 | $1,865 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Range: $456 – $2,788 | $1,415 |
| 3 | Nebraska Range: $765 – $1,627 | $1,273 |
| 4 | Wyoming Range: $714 – $1,996 | $1,260 |
| 5 | Rhode Island Range: $555 – $2,160 | $1,256 |
| 6 | Georgia Range: $499 – $2,190 | $1,213 |
| 7 | Iowa Range: $549 – $1,627 | $1,201 |
| 8 | New Hampshire Range: $563 – $1,719 | $1,178 |
| 9 | Maine Range: $811 – $1,346 | $1,156 |
| 10 | Connecticut Range: $432 – $2,160 | $1,124 |
| 11 | Delaware Range: $449 – $2,160 | $1,112 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania Range: $434 – $2,160 | $1,104 |
| 13 | New York Range: $466 – $2,160 | $1,084 |
| 14 | District of Columbia Range: $461 – $1,588 | $1,036 |
| 15 | California Range: $80 – $2,160 | $1,020 |
| 16 | North Carolina Range: $500 – $1,710 | $1,012 |
| 17 | New Mexico Range: $566 – $1,494 | $996 |
| 18 | Colorado Range: $526 – $1,567 | $983 |
| 19 | Utah Range: $90 – $1,485 | $981 |
| 20 | West Virginia Range: $461 – $1,698 | $980 |
| 21 | Vermont Range: $500 – $1,577 | $966 |
| 22 | North Dakota Range: $381 – $1,627 | $952 |
| 23 | Kentucky Range: $435 – $1,627 | $951 |
| 24 | Washington Range: $80 – $1,793 | $910 |
| 25 | South Carolina Range: $466 – $1,422 | $856 |
| 26 | South Dakota Range: $90 – $1,627 | $855 |
| 27 | Oregon Range: $80 – $1,641 | $855 |
| 28 | Minnesota Range: $91 – $1,627 | $842 |
| 29 | Illinois Range: $512 – $1,289 | $828 |
| 30 | Maryland Range: $461 – $1,395 | $824 |
| 31 | Alabama Range: $433 – $1,315 | $812 |
| 32 | Mississippi Range: $471 – $1,357 | $808 |
| 33 | Tennessee Range: $516 – $1,155 | $801 |
| 34 | Arkansas Range: $433 – $1,074 | $798 |
| 35 | New Jersey Range: $406 – $1,411 | $794 |
| 36 | Virginia Range: $433 – $1,298 | $792 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $573 – $954 | $783 |
| 38 | Oklahoma Range: $500 – $1,200 | $774 |
| 39 | Kansas Range: $569 – $981 | $772 |
| 40 | Hawaii Range: $80 – $1,376 | $771 |
| 41 | Idaho Range: $80 – $1,422 | $762 |
| 42 | Indiana Range: $90 – $1,472 | $748 |
| 43 | Michigan Range: $532 – $1,072 | $746 |
| 44 | Nevada Range: $463 – $1,103 | $731 |
| 45 | Louisiana Range: $399 – $1,133 | $723 |
| 46 | Arizona Range: $498 – $1,072 | $701 |
| 47 | Ohio Range: $357 – $1,116 | $688 |
| 48 | Texas Range: $90 – $1,309 | $679 |
| 49 | Alaska Range: $80 – $1,251 | $470 |
| 50 | Montana Range: $80 – $920 | $360 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $938 | $343 |