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Complete Removal of the Thyroid Gland

Vermont 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $10,000 · 10th to 90th $10,000 to $12,589
$10Kfacility $10,000

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$10,000.00
Median
$10,000.00
Typical High
$12,589.25