Vocal cord treatment cost in India

Vocal Cord Polyps

Factors that Affect the Cost of vocal cord polyp surgery

• Size and location of the polyp
• Laryngoscopy and imaging tests
• ENT surgeon’s fees
• Type of surgery (microlaryngoscopy, laser)
• Anesthesia and OT charges
• Post-op voice therapy

What is vocal cord polyps surgery?

Vocal cord polyps are corrected through Microlaryngeal surgery (along with microlaryngoscopy), a minimally invasive procedure performed under general anesthesia. It is performed to correct voice disorders such as vocal cord polyps, cords, and nodules. A laryngologist or vocal cord specialist is highly trained in diagnosing and treating disorders of the larynx and vocal cords. During the procedure, benign growths within the larynx are removed.

When is vocal cord surgery required?

A vocal cord surgery removes lesions such as vocal cord polyps, and cysts, from the larynx without affecting a patient’s vocal ability. The following situations often require it:

• People who overuse their voice, i.e., scream or talk loudly regularly for long periods of time.
• people with ulcers (sores or erosion) on vocal folds due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn
• people with damaged vocal cords due to smoking, drinking, infections, etc.
• people with benign or malignant vocal cord lesions or infected or inflamed vocal cords
• people suffering from laryngeal palsy
• transgender people for Adam’s apple reduction during sex change procedure

Factors affecting the vocal cord surgery treatment cost

The cost of vocal cord polyps surgery varies from person to person and is subject to change based on the following factors:

Consultation charges or doctor’s fee: A highly experienced doctor’s consultation charges are generally higher compared to a less experienced surgeon. 

Type of hospital or location: Hospital charges may also vary according to the amenities and facilities provided by the hospital. Private hospitals are far more expensive than private hospitals. 

The severity of the condition: The severity also impacts the surgery’s final cost. If the condition is chronic, the treatment is modified which can enhance the cost of the surgery. 

Overall health condition of the patient: Age and overall health condition of the patient also impact the surgery process and its cost. 

Medications charges: The surgeon may recommend some pre or post-operative medications, which may also be an addition to the final surgery cost. 

Cost of diagnostic tests: The surgeon may prescribe diagnostic tests 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

Keep the factors mentioned above in mind while calculating the final cost of vocal cord surgery. 

Does medical insurance cover the cost of vocal cord treatment?

Since vocal cord polyps can have several implications, the cost of their surgical management is generally covered by all the insurance providers. You have to check all the policies and guidelines of your insurance provider to determine whether your vocal cord polyp treatment is covered or not. If it is covered under insurance, you can contact us at Pristyn Care; we will help you claim the amount and let you free.

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