What is the General Cost of Somnoplasty Surgery?
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Some
years ago Stanford Medical School's sleep lab developed a procedure that used
lower power and low temperature radio frequency to reduce, lift, and stiffen
the areas of the soft palate (the roof of the mouth in the back) that are
responsible for snoring. This procedure
is called somnoplasty and has demonstrated a great deal of success for chronic
snorers. So what is the general cost of
somnoplasty surgery and is it something that might work for you?
Keep
in mind that the general cost of somnoplasty surgery is of course going to be
different from doctor to doctor as of course each physician sets their own
prices for surgery of any type. When
people wonder about the general cost of somnoplasty surgery they are usually
just interested in a "ballpark figure" of course, so let's consider a
few different factors so that you have something to compare when shopping
around.
For
one thing remember that most patients will require more than one
procedure. Only so much tissue in the
soft palate can be addressed at any one time so many patients will come back
for at least one more visit, if not two or three. Your cost of somnoplasty surgery will need to
be considered as you discuss with your doctor how many visits you'll need to
schedule. Most doctors charge around
$1500-$2000 per treatment, so of course this is something to consider.
There
is also typically an initial exam fee when adding up the cost of somnoplasty
surgery. Most doctors charge around $100
or so; be sure to ask for sure before you even have your first visit.
Does
insurance cover the cost of somnoplasty surgery? It would be nice if medical insurance covered
every single procedure anybody could ever need, but of course you need to check
with your own particular insurance carrier to be sure. Many see this as an elective surgery and will
not cover any of it while others will cover at least parts of it if a doctor
recommends it due to serious problems with snoring or sleep apnea during the
night. When considering the cost of
somnoplasty surgery of course you don't want to assume anything when it comes
to insurance coverage; talk to your medical carrier's reps personally to see
what they would cover and what their requirements are before opting for the
procedure.
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