The cost for the SIMPLE Pectus surgery for pectus excavatum can vary from $14,000 to $18,000. This is less than half the cost of Nuss and Ravitch procedures. No hospital stay is needed. The costs vary, depending on implant size, length of surgery, and other factors.
Some patients choose fat grafting, in order to enhance the results in the upper part of the chest where implants cannot be placed. This lengthens the surgery and involves additional costs. Pectus excavatum repair cost details are as follows:
- Consultation visit fee (credited to surgery): $150
- Implant molding: $500
- SIMPLE Pectus Repair: $10000
- Fat grafting (optional add-on): $4500
- Implant (depending on size): Appx. $2000 – paid directly to lab
- Anesthesia / O.R. costs (1 hour is typical): $1600
- Follow-up office visits with us for 1 year: Included
Insurance Coverage
SIMPLE Pectus technique is intended to improve appearance, not one’s health. Health plans do not cover (and we do not bill them for) cosmetic appearance treatments. If you plan to use HSA or FSA accounts to pay for your surgery, we can provide a letter of support. This letter will indicate that the treatment is done to help repair a congenital condition.
Pectus Excavatum Repair Cost & Financing
During your consultation, we’ll specify exactly what YOUR exact costs. At that time, a detailed fee estimate will be given.
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