How Much Does Hemorrhoid Banding Cost?
Hemorrhoid banding (rubber band ligation) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat internal hemorrhoids. A small rubber band is placed at the base of the hemorrhoid to cut off its blood supply, causing it to shrink and fall off within a few days.
Without Insurance
$2,000
With Insurance
$400
Medicare
$300
National Average
$900
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $1,460 | $292 | $219 |
| Arkansas | $1,500 | $300 | $225 |
| West Virginia | $1,500 | $300 | $225 |
| Alabama | $1,560 | $312 | $234 |
| Oklahoma | $1,560 | $312 | $234 |
| Kentucky | $1,700 | $340 | $255 |
| Louisiana | $1,720 | $344 | $258 |
| Iowa | $1,760 | $352 | $264 |
| New Mexico | $1,760 | $352 | $264 |
| South Carolina | $1,760 | $352 | $264 |
| South Dakota | $1,760 | $352 | $264 |
| Kansas | $1,780 | $356 | $267 |
| North Dakota | $1,780 | $356 | $267 |
| Idaho | $1,800 | $360 | $270 |
| Nebraska | $1,800 | $360 | $270 |
| Tennessee | $1,800 | $360 | $270 |
| Indiana | $1,860 | $372 | $279 |
| Missouri | $1,860 | $372 | $279 |
| Utah | $1,860 | $372 | $279 |
| Wyoming | $1,860 | $372 | $279 |
| Georgia | $1,880 | $376 | $282 |
| North Carolina | $1,880 | $376 | $282 |
| Michigan | $1,900 | $380 | $285 |
| Montana | $1,900 | $380 | $285 |
| Arizona | $1,960 | $392 | $294 |
| Ohio | $1,960 | $392 | $294 |
| Wisconsin | $1,960 | $392 | $294 |
| Maine | $1,980 | $396 | $297 |
| Texas | $1,980 | $396 | $297 |
| Florida | $2,020 | $404 | $303 |
| Minnesota | $2,020 | $404 | $303 |
| Illinois | $2,060 | $412 | $309 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,060 | $412 | $309 |
| Delaware | $2,080 | $416 | $312 |
| Nevada | $2,080 | $416 | $312 |
| Vermont | $2,080 | $416 | $312 |
| Virginia | $2,080 | $416 | $312 |
| Colorado | $2,120 | $424 | $318 |
| New Hampshire | $2,120 | $424 | $318 |
| Oregon | $2,120 | $424 | $318 |
| Maryland | $2,200 | $440 | $330 |
| Rhode Island | $2,220 | $444 | $333 |
| Washington | $2,220 | $444 | $333 |
| Connecticut | $2,400 | $480 | $360 |
| New Jersey | $2,400 | $480 | $360 |
| California | $2,620 | $524 | $393 |
| Massachusetts | $2,660 | $532 | $399 |
| Alaska | $2,700 | $540 | $405 |
| New York | $2,700 | $540 | $405 |
| Hawaii | $2,760 | $552 | $414 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hemorrhoid banding cost without insurance?
The average cost of hemorrhoid banding without insurance in the United States is $2,000. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover hemorrhoid banding?
Most health insurance plans cover hemorrhoid banding when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $400.
Does Medicare cover hemorrhoid banding?
Medicare Part B typically covers hemorrhoid banding when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $300.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.