Ingrown toenails are painful and the best treatment for ingrown toenails is to have them removed by a Podiatrist. But, a common concern for this procedure is how much will I have to pay to have an ingrown toenail removed?
The average cost of ingrown toenail removal is $230, however that price tends to include the office visit. The procedure itself is usually only charged for $165. If you are looking for away to lower the cost of ingrown toenail removal, call all the Podiatrists in a fifteen minute radius in your area, and point blank ask them how much they charge. Explain that you will be paying up front; if you are paying cash tell the podiatrist that as well. Generally, you should be able to find a Podiatrist that will remove your ingrown toenail for $100 and in some cases as low as $50, especially if you mention you are paying cash.
Another, way to lower the cost is do not go to your follow up appointment; cancel it. Most ingrown toenail surgery is straightforward without complications. If the podiatrist appoints you at ten days he will charge you for the office visit, which will be another $45 or so. If the Podiatrist appoints you in a week, most likely he will not charge you for the office visit. Here is a video on post operative instructions after ingrown toenail surgery:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHGQOznElCw
If you are considering having the chemical or permanent procedure done, here is a good video explaining the ins and outs of the permanet ingrown toenail procedure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaqgjuRsucs
Permanent ingrown toenail removal can be more expensive as much as $300 to $400 can be the charge. Again if you have a high deductible or have no insurance call all the Podiatrists in the area, state you are paying up front. You will probably be able to find a Podiatrist who will only charge you $100.