Laparoscopy Cost

Typical costs:

• Laparoscopy typically costs between $1,700 and $5,000, depending on the doctor and whether is it just diagnostic or used to treat a condition. Laparoscopy can treat endometriosis, ovarian cysts, scar tissue or blocked or damaged fallopian tubes.
• In general, health insurance will cover laparoscopy because it is a diagnostic test and also is used to treat health problems, such as endometriosis, that can affect the patient's overall health. However, it is important to check with the insurer.
• Some states have laws that mandate insurance coverage of infertility treatment, with some restrictions. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine lists states that require coverage.
• FertilityLifeLines.com, run by an affiliate of Merck Serono, offers advice on navigating insurance benefits and a toll-free phone number 1-866-LETS-TRY, that offers help figuring out what your plan covers. The American Fertility Association^[1] has a list of questions to ask your insurer.
• For patients covered by insurance, out-of-pocket costs can reach hundreds or even several thousand dollars, including copays for doctor visits or a percentage of the procedure; some plans cover only between 50 and 80 percent.

• The doctor makes a small incision in the abdomen and inserts a telescope-like instrument to view the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. If scar tissue or other defects are found, they often can be corrected during the diagnostic surgery by attaching surgical instruments to the scope.
• The Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago^[2] has an overview of laparoscopic surgery.

• The doctor might prescribe pain medication to ease recovery.
• Laparoscopy performed in a hospital typically costs 25 percent more.

• Some clinics offer cash discounts to patients paying out-of-pocket for fertility diagnostics and treatment.

• The doctor you choose should be board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists^[3] and should have training and experience performing laparoscopy.
• The American Society for Reproductive Medicine offers a doctor locator.

1.  www.theafa.org/conceive/amicovered.html/
2.  www.advancedfertility.com/laparoscopy.htm
3.  www.acog.org/About_ACOG/Find_an_Ob-Gyn

Check Out All Costs for Health & Personal Care		How Much Does an X-Ray Cost?		How Much Do Body Piercings Cost?		How Much Does a Heart Stent Cost?

Today's Featured Cost Articles

Staying cool during the summer extends to the car. How much is car air conditioning? Parks are opening and offering reservations. We cover camping gear. The hot summer weather has started. We cover the cost of central air conditioning. A BBQ grill could be handy to enjoy backyard activities during the summer months. Spring has sprung. Are you thinking about allergy shots?

About CostHelper

CostHelper is based in Silicon Valley and provides consumers with unbiased price information about thousands of goods and services. Our writers are experienced journalists who adhere to our strict editorial ethics policy.

CostHelper Community

Cost of care Paid: 0.00 Wow, some of these previous comments seriously concern me. We have a dentist carrying on about how much it cost for his entire education and the cost of building and supplying an entire office... [more] -Jason B Dental Implants Cost Generac 22kw quote Paid: 18000.00 Recently quoted$18k for 2,400sq ft. Home. The generator itself is $5,300 with transfer switch. Nearly $13k install seems very high... [more] -Jon Rad Standby Generator Cost 2013 honda crv ignition cylinder repair Paid: 180.00 Locksmith came to my house and repaired lock cylinder in an hour... [more] -Brad Cowan Ignition Lock Cylinder Replacement Cost Teacup Pig Paid: 100.00 Looking for a teacup pig. I’ll pay $100-300 if you have what I’m looking for in my price range please let me know... [more] -Evelyn Hernandez Teacup Pig Cost You will not believe this! Paid: 75000.00 Non emergency flight from Tucson to Phoenix this was 2021 I could have flown around the world several times what a 130 miles was these people need to go to jail for fraud and theft!I will never pay the huge bill chapter 7 only costs $2500... [more] -Paul Polito Air Ambulance Cost L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 multilevel laminectomies with micro disectomies. Paid: 0.00 I had laminectomies and refused to have spinal fusion. I made a complete recovery. I had my surgery Apr/2020. Returned to work in mid-June. Feel good as new today. No back stiffness or pain... [more] -Jose A Elizondo Back Surgery Cost