Health care cost estimators. Know how much a service will cost at any provider in the US.
Knowing what a service or procedure might cost is an important part of managing your healthcare and avoiding a nasty financial surprise. Some of the major insurers now have calculators on their sites. You can also use an independent pricing tool to see prices for various providers where you live.
United Health
This large insurance provider has a cost estimation tool on its website. The tool is only available for plan members but includes average costs for various services and can identify if a doctor or facility is in network for your insurance. Most large health insurance companies have something similar.
Fair Health
This independent cost estimator tool uses a large database of past health claims to estimate the cost of various procedures and services.
Turquoise Health
Another independent cost estimator tool with probably the largest database of services and prices. Much of their data is based on the new provider price disclosure law.
These healthcare cost estimators should save you money and help find the most cost-effective option near you.