Acute Sinusitis Treatment Cost in India

• Doctor’s consultation charges (ENT specialist)
• Cost of diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT scan)
• Medication (antibiotics, nasal sprays, etc.)
• Severity and duration of infection
• Whether inpatient care is required
• Follow-up consultations

Surgery may be an option if your sinus is due to a deviated septum, polyps, or structural problems, and symptoms last for more than 12 weeks. When medicines do not work, and infections keep coming back, it might require surgical intervention. An endoscope and tiny surgical instruments are inserted into the sinuses through the nose to remove tissue and bone affected by sinus disease. Sinus surgery can help you to breathe better through your nose. 

There are several factors that affect the final cost of surgery for acute sinusitis, including:

• The severity of the condition

In addition to age and health, the severity of a patient’s sinusitis condition determines the final cost of surgery. The surgery cost may be higher if the patient has had sinusitis for more than 4 to 5 weeks and medications are not working. 

• Hospital Choice

Like all surgeries, hospital charges are based on the amenities and facilities provided by them. Hospitals in metro cities are far more expensive than in other cities. 

• Surgeon’s experience 

Usually, a more experienced surgeon charges higher than a less experienced one, ultimately impacting the cost of surgery. 

• The additional cost of complications, if there are any 

The surgeon must alter or exceed the procedure when complications arise, increasing the final cost. 

• Cost of diagnostic tests 

Diagnostic tests may be prescribed by the surgeon in order to diagnose the patient’s condition. These tests also inflate the cost of the surgery. 

The cost of some diagnostic tests are as follows:

• X-ray: Rs. 250- Rs. 500
• Imaging tests: Rs. 1500 – Rs. 4000
• Swab test/tissue culture: Rs. 400- Rs. 1000
• Nasal Endoscopy: Rs. 1500 – Rs 2000

Yes, all major insurance companies generally cover the cost of acute sinusitis surgery. There are guidelines that each company follows to determine whether a patient actually needs this treatment. 

If you want more information about our medical insurance provider, contact us at Pristyn Care. Contact us at Pristyn Care if you have any questions about your insurance coverage for acute sinusitis surgery. We can assist you in understanding your plan’s coverage and filing your claim.