Procedures
Tear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum) cost in West Virginia
Tear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In West Virginia
From 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in West Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $500 (most listed prices $172–$3,544).
Cheapest in West Virginia
- Braxton County Memorial HospitalTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$157
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $157
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Potomac Valley Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $165
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jackson General Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Summersville Regional Medical CenterTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$165
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Summersville Regional Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - $167
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mon Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $173
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $250
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grant Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $369
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wetzel County Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - West Virginia University HospitalsTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$406
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: West Virginia University Hospitals price file · checked Sep 2026 - Charleston Area Medical CenterTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$440
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Charleston Area Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reynolds Memorial HospitalTear duct opening correction by cautery (everted punctum)Facility fee only$442
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reynolds Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.