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Thyroid Removal for Cancer With Node Removal

Colorado rates for HCPCS 60252

Removes all or nearly all of the thyroid gland at the base of the neck because of cancer, and also clears a limited group of nearby lymph nodes so they can be examined. It is done through an incision low in the front of the neck. Because the gland is gone, thyroid hormone tablets are needed afterwards to replace what it used to make.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Thyroid Removal for Cancer With Node Removal cost?

$8,913

Typical facility fee. In Colorado, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $8,913 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $5,370 to $11,749.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $8,913 · 10th to 90th $3,090 to $17,378Professionalmedian $1,660 · 10th to 90th $1,660 to $4,677
$2K$5K$10K$20Kfacility $8,913professional $1,660

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
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$11,481.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$11,481.54
Typical High
$19,498.45
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$2,344.23
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,677.35
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,454.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,413.10
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$18,197.01

Where Colorado sits

The same service costs 17.4 times more in Wyoming than in North Dakota. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Colorado· 15th of 51

$8,913

WY $22,387ND $1,288

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.