Skin Tag Removal Cost at Doctor
If you’re contemplating removing your skin tags at a doctor’s office (or dermatologist’s office), you’ll want to get a rough idea of how much it will cost. You also need to know that most health insurance plans do not cover skin tag removal. Skin tag removal are considered a cosmetic procedure and not a medical necessity. They really are usually harmless, so looks like they have a valid reason to deny coverage (at least that’s what they feel anyways). You and I both know they cause us much mental anguish, which can be more painful than certain physical pain sometimes).
So if you’re medical insurance won’t cover removal at a doctor’s office, how much damage will removal do to your bank account? A safe number seems to be about $50 or more per skin tag. Yes, you read that right, PER SKIN TAG, EACH. So if you’re thinking of removing five skin tags, that would be 5 times $50 and the total damage will come out to be $250. That’s assuming they are using a removal method that doesn’t require any form of numbing. If you want some numbing, you’re going to pay extra for that.
Of course, this is just a rough estimate. To get a much more accurate estimate, you will need to schedule a consultation appointment with your chosen doctor or dermatologist. You may or may not have to pay out of pocket for this consultation too. If you want to avoid any costs, then you’ll want to call and ask if you’ll have to pay out of pocket for that consultation visit.
Having your skin tags removed by a medical professional is certainly pricey, but it is reassuring knowing it is being done by someone who has had the proper training and has access to the proper equipment. The risks of complications are also lower too, so you can rest easy.
So if you’re medical insurance won’t cover removal at a doctor’s office, how much damage will removal do to your bank account? A safe number seems to be about $50 or more per skin tag. Yes, you read that right, PER SKIN TAG, EACH. So if you’re thinking of removing five skin tags, that would be 5 times $50 and the total damage will come out to be $250. That’s assuming they are using a removal method that doesn’t require any form of numbing. If you want some numbing, you’re going to pay extra for that.
Of course, this is just a rough estimate. To get a much more accurate estimate, you will need to schedule a consultation appointment with your chosen doctor or dermatologist. You may or may not have to pay out of pocket for this consultation too. If you want to avoid any costs, then you’ll want to call and ask if you’ll have to pay out of pocket for that consultation visit.
Having your skin tags removed by a medical professional is certainly pricey, but it is reassuring knowing it is being done by someone who has had the proper training and has access to the proper equipment. The risks of complications are also lower too, so you can rest easy.