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BNP (Heart Failure Marker) vs Septoplasty

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

BNP (Heart Failure Marker): $50 total · Medicare pays $40 · Patient pays $10

Septoplasty: $5,500 total · Medicare pays $4,400 · Patient pays $1,100

Cost Comparison

MetricBNP (Heart Failure Marker)Septoplasty
Total Average Cost$50$5,500
Medicare Pays$40$4,400
Patient Pays$10$1,100
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FAQ

What is the cost difference between BNP (Heart Failure Marker) and Septoplasty?
Septoplasty costs $5,500 on average, while BNP (Heart Failure Marker) costs $50 — a difference of $5,450.
How much does Medicare pay for BNP (Heart Failure Marker) vs Septoplasty?
Medicare typically pays $40 for BNP (Heart Failure Marker) (patient owes $10). For Septoplasty, Medicare pays $4,400 (patient owes $1,100).
What is BNP (Heart Failure Marker)?
Blood test measuring a protein released during heart failure.
What is Septoplasty?
Surgery to straighten the nasal septum to improve breathing.