Thyroid lobectomy cost in Modesto, CA — inpatient
In Modesto, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for removal of one lobe of the thyroid (lobectomy) as an inpatient: from $28,800.80 to $28,800.80, with a median of $28,800.80. Across California, the median is $7,737.00 at 45 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 60220, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Modesto Modesto, CA TOTAL THYROID LOBECTOMY UNI W/WO ISTHMUSECTOMY | $28,800.80 | $51,430.00 | $7,050.00–$22,078.00 | 44% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $28,800.80, median $28,800.80, highest $28,800.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $28,800.80 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This code covers removing one side of the thyroid gland, often to diagnose or treat a nodule.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.