Cost of Rapid Surgical Maxillary Expansion

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#1 Post by **kimous** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:01 pm

Im interested in discussing with the oral surgeon that i will be meeting up with in a couple of weeks. I really am curious as to what i can expect the procedure to cost so i dont gawk when he tells me.

Thanks

#2 Post by **Delag** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 7:28 am

I believe you are refering to SARPE - surgicaly assisted rapid palate expansion. I was quoted close to $8000 USD 1,5 years ago.

#3 Post by **4beauty4symmetry** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 8:29 am

I believe it depends on what part of the country you have the proceedure in.

Perhaps trying searching this forum with "Sarpe" and "cost" as the keywords, and that should get you some reports.

#4 Post by **Brandyleigh35** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:22 pm

I had mine done in Alaska which tends to run about 40% higher for medical costs, and it was about $7500.00. I only paid $1,000 though as my insurance covered the rest.

Brandy

#5 Post by **jma295psu** » Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:51 pm

I paid out of pocket as my insurance would not cover the procedure. As of November of last year, I paid $6000 for general anesthesia while doing the porcedure in office. My doc would not do local in any way. However, he knew that insurance would not pay so he gave us a bit of a discount as we were paying out of pocket.

I am in south central PA.