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Complete Removal of the Thyroid Gland

Pennsylvania rates for HCPCS 60240

Removes the entire thyroid gland, the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that makes hormones controlling metabolism, through an incision across the lower neck. It is done for thyroid cancer, a large goiter causing pressure, or an overactive gland that other treatments have not controlled. The nerves to the voice box and the nearby parathyroid glands are identified and protected.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $8,710 · 10th–90th $1,585$22,9090%10%10th90th$8,710$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$21,379.62
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$30,199.52
Median
$30,199.52
Typical High
$30,199.52
AmeriHealth
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25,703.96
Median
$25,703.96
Typical High
$25,703.96
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,549.93
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$57,543.99
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,019.95
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$3,019.95
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,754.40
Median
$15,135.61
Typical High
$27,542.29
Independence Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25,703.96
Median
$25,703.96
Typical High
$33,113.11
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$25,118.86
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$30,199.52
Median
$30,199.52
Typical High
$30,199.52
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$17,782.79