Sinus Treatment Cost In India | Endoscopic Daycare Surgery

Cost of Different Types of Sinusitis Treatments

When is sinusitis surgery required?

Most sinus infections can clear up on their own or with the help of medications. Your surgeon may recommend sinusitis surgery to cut down the infection and clear the nasal cavity. In some cases, surgery becomes medically necessary. The most common surgery for sinusitis is FESS, i.e., functional endoscopic sinus surgery. 

Sinusitis is when the sinuses are swollen due to bacterial infection, allergies or the virus that can lead to nasal blockage, congestion or discomfort. Surgery involves inserting an endoscope and tiny surgical instruments through the nose into the sinuses to identify and remove the affected bone and tissue. 

Furthermore, sinus surgery can be performed to remove tumors, cysts, and other obstructions in the sinuses.

Factors affecting the cost of sinusitis surgery

The final cost of sinusitis surgery depends on various factors such as:

• The severity of the condition

The ultimate cost of sinusitis surgery is determined by the patient’s age, health, and degree of illness. If the patient has nasal polyps or enlarged turbinates, the operation cost may be more than if the patient merely needs sinus drainage.

• City and choice of hospital

Like most surgeries, city and hospital choice impact the final cost of surgery. Hospitals in metro cities are much more expensive than in other cities. 

• Surgeon experience 

Usually, a more experienced surgeon charges more than a less experienced surgeon. 

• The additional cost of complications, if there are any 

During the procedure, if there are any complications, then the surgeon needs to exceed or change the process, which ultimately works as an add-on to the final cost of the surgery. 

• Cost of diagnostic tests 

The surgeon may recommend some diagnostic tests to diagnose the patient’s condition. These tests also add to the overall 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

Does medical insurance cover sinusitis surgery?

Yes, generally, most insurance providers cover sinusitis surgery under medical insurance. If the patient didn’t get relief from the primary surgery, revision surgery also gets covered under the insurance. Here are some symptoms mentioned when the sinusitis treatment is covered under insurance.

• CT or MRI images show an antrochoanal polyp
• A patient has a skull-base defect leading to Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea (CSF leakage through the nose)
• Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)
• Chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP) with persistent symptoms that have failed maximal medical treatment
• Spread of sinus infection causing brain or eye abscesses
• Recurrent acute rhinosinusitis (RARS) that can’t be treated through medical management
• Sino-nasal polyposis with nasal airway obstruction or sub-optimal asthma control
• Silent sinus syndrome, etc.

The patient might need antibiotics and sinus debridement even after the surgical procedure. It may be possible to receive coverage for up to 3 postoperative nasal endoscopies with debridement under some policies as part of your recovery and relief.

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