“TEXT-AND-OUT” SKIN MASS REMOVAL
At Graham Plastic Surgery we believe in practicing medicine in the 21st century. Taking advantage of available technology, removing a mass or skin lesion, like a lipoma or cyst, should be simple and inexpensive. We streamline our processes to save you time and money. It is a simple 3 step process:
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CALL-Call our office at 585-300-4575 and let us know about your concerns
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TEXT-Text us a photo of your mass or skin lesion and Dr. Graham will review. We will then provide you with an cost and time estimate.
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REMOVE-Schedule an appointment and Dr. Graham will remove your mass/masses in a single visit. Dr. Graham will use absorbable sutures, so no further visits are necessary.
Cyst and Lipoma Removal Price
At Graham Plastic Surgery we offer a transparent cash price, which is lower than going through insurance. You will likely never meet your deductible(80% of Americans never meet), so you will be paying cash anyways. Going through your insurance will likely require months of waiting and:
- Primary Care Evaluation Visit-CPT 99204-$250+
- Dermatology/General Surgery Evaluation Visit-CPT 99204-$250+
- Dermatology/General Surgery Mass Excision Procedure- CPT 21014-$800-$4600(Higher price if surgery center/hospital)
TOTAL REMOVAL PRICE=$1300-$5100(*not inclusive of your time and inconvenience)
**Pricing based on published negotiated Excellus BC/BS prices at University of Rochester Physicians
Compare to Graham Plastic Surgery cash pricing of $500-$1000 and easy and convenient single visit appoinment. We do not accept insurance, but you can still use your HSA/FSA!
Will my insurance pay for lump and bump removal?
Yes, but you will pay significantly more money and will spend much more time at the surgeon’s office through your insurance plan. At Graham Plastic Surgery we offer that patients pay a lower cash rate for this procedure. We offer a low cash price as it is more convenient and less costly to our patients, and also alleviates our hassle dealing with the insurance companies. Often times, due to high deductible health plans, for which over 80% of Americans never meet their deductible, you are paying out of pocket for this procedure. We think it ethical to offer a reasonable price. You can even use your HSA/FSA funds to pay for surgery.
We also combine your consultation and excision in a single visit, whereas due to insurance preauthorization rules, going through your insurance may require 2-3 visits to your surgeon’s office.
What is the recovery time following cyst and lipoma removal?
You will usually be able to return to regular activities immediately after lesion removal. You can shower in 24 hours, however no soaking of the incision or swimming for 1 month.
How much does cyst removal cost? How much does lipoma removal cost?
The national average price for cyst removal is between $500-1000. Graham Plastic Surgery will do it for less, as we have lower overhead, and we can do a higher volume at a lower price. Dr. Graham’s cyst removal price can be found here.
