How Much Does a Thyroidectomy Cost?
all-inclusive
Removal of one lobe of the thyroid. Covers the surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and uncomplicated follow-up care. No surprise bills.
Thyroid surgery to remove one lobe of the thyroid is $7,155 at Surgery Center of Oklahoma, posted online and fixed before your surgery date. That price covers the surgeon, the facility, anesthesia, and uncomplicated follow-up care. More involved thyroid surgery is listed below, from $10,460. For comparison, MDsave lists thyroidectomy prices in Texas from $8,471 to $15,481.
What the price doesn’t include: the $250 consultation, tests before surgery (such as bloodwork, ultrasound, or a biopsy), an overnight stay if your surgeon recommends one, and treatment of any complication. Those are quoted separately so the price stays fixed.
Thyroid Surgery Prices at Surgery Center of Oklahoma
Your surgeon will recommend the right operation for your diagnosis. Each price below is all-inclusive.
Partial thyroid lobectomy, one side (CPT 60210): $7,155
Total thyroid lobectomy, one side (CPT 60220): $7,155
Total lobectomy with partial removal of the other side (CPT 60225): $7,155
Thyroidectomy, complex: $10,460
Thyroidectomy with neck dissection (CPT 60252): $10,760
Total thyroidectomy with neck dissection on both sides (CPT 60254): $14, 975
Parathyroidectomy (CPT 60500), separate page: $7,155
What a Thyroidectomy Costs Elsewhere
Thyroid surgery prices vary a lot by state and facility, and most quotes don’t include every fee. MDsave lists thyroidectomy prices from $8,471 to $15,481 in Texas and from $8,471 to $15,481 in Florida. Those listings don’t say whether the price is for part or all of the thyroid, so compare them with the matching row in the table above.
Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing for Thyroid Surgery
Hearing that you need thyroid surgery raises enough questions without adding a confusing bill. At the Surgery Center of Oklahoma, we provide all-inclusive, bundled pricing for thyroid surgery. Our upfront price includes the surgeon’s fee, facility fee, anesthesia, and uncomplicated follow-up care. The consultation fee ($250) is billed separately, and costs for tests before surgery, overnight stays, or complications are not included.
You’ll never be surprised by hidden or unexpected medical bills.
Patient Testimonials
“We were extremely impressed with the care we received. From the front door to exit the staff were kind, courteous and professional.”
“Professional, high quality, clean, modern surgical facility at a very payable price.”
How SCO Compares
Lower Costs
Our all-inclusive bundled pricing makes procedure costs clear and affordable for patients without insurance.
Shorter Waits
Most patients are scheduled quickly, avoiding long delays.
Better Recovery
Outpatient care reduces infection risk and supports a quicker return home. Our infection rate in 2021 was 0.00% compared with the national average of 2.6%.
Personalized Care
Our team specializes in patient-centered treatment.
Price-scale comparison
SCO’s one-lobe price is the only fixed point on this scale. The MDsave bars are thyroidectomy cash ranges in Texas and Florida. At $7,155, SCO sits below both, and even SCO’s price for complex thyroid surgery ($10,460) falls inside the Texas range.
What Is a Thyroidectomy?
A thyroidectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid, the butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck. Removing one side is called a lobectomy. Surgeons recommend it for thyroid nodules that could be cancerous, confirmed thyroid cancer, a goiter that makes it hard to swallow or breathe, or an overactive thyroid that medication hasn’t controlled.
Who Is It For?
- Adults with a thyroid nodule that needs to be removed or tested
- People with a goiter causing pressure, swallowing trouble, or breathing problems
- Patients with an overactive thyroid that medication hasn’t controlled
- Self-pay or high-deductible patients who want a fixed, published price
Recovery Timeline
- Same day or next morning: most people go home within 24 hours.
- First week: sore throat, a tired or hoarse voice, and neck stiffness are common.
- Weeks 1 to 2: most return to desk work and light activity; avoid heavy lifting.
- Weeks 2 to 4: the incision settles, and your doctor checks hormone and calcium levels as needed.
Your surgeon will tell you what to expect based on how much of the thyroid is removed.
Why Choose the Surgery Center of Oklahoma?
- All-inclusive bundled pricing with no surprise bills, ever
- Experienced, board-certified surgeons
- Physician-owned and managed facility focused on patients, not insurance companies
- Safe, accredited outpatient environment with consistently low complication rates
- Convenient Oklahoma City location with patients traveling from across the U.S.
Service Areas
We proudly serve patients in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman, Tulsa, and surrounding communities, but our reach extends much farther. Many patients travel to us from across the United States because our prices are published, fixed, and all-inclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a thyroidectomy cost without insurance?
At Surgery Center of Oklahoma, removing one lobe of the thyroid is $7,155 all-inclusive, covering the surgeon, facility, anesthesia, and uncomplicated follow-up care. More involved thyroid surgery, such as a complex thyroidectomy or one with a neck dissection, is $10,460 to $10,760. MDsave lists thyroidectomy prices in Texas from $8,471 to $15,481.
Is removing half the thyroid cheaper than removing all of it?
Usually, yes, because it’s a shorter, simpler operation. At SCO, removing one lobe is $7,155. Your surgeon will recommend how much of the thyroid needs to come out based on your diagnosis, and you’ll know the price for that procedure before you schedule.
Is thyroid removal a big deal?
It’s a common, well-established surgery, but it’s still surgery on the neck. Most people go home the same day or the next morning. The main risks are temporary hoarseness, low calcium levels, bleeding, and infection, and your surgeon will explain your specific risks.
How long does it take to recover from a thyroidectomy?
Most people are back to light activity and desk work within one to two weeks. A sore throat, a tired voice, and neck stiffness usually improve over the first couple of weeks. If all of the thyroid is removed, you’ll take daily thyroid hormone medication.
Do I need thyroid medication after surgery?
If all of the thyroid is removed, yes, you’ll need daily thyroid hormone for life. After removing one lobe, many people make enough hormone on their own, but some still need medication. Your doctor will check your levels after surgery.