Intralesional Corticosteroids with 5-FU

The cost of intralesional corticosteroids with 5-FU treatment may vary from about $135 to $200 or more per session. If you are undergoing 8 sessions of intralesional corticosteroids with 5-FU at a medical facility in an expensive city it may cost around $1,600 or more.

Your health insurance may partially or fully cover the cost. Verify your coverage with your insurance provider before scheduling a treatment.

The total cost depends on the:

• Scar size: In general, the larger the scar(s), the more treatment sessions will be required. Most doctors charge per session, so more sessions will mean substantially higher costs.
• Response of scar(s) to treatment: Depending on how much improvement occurs after each treatment session, the doctor will decide how many sessions are necessary. Most patients need 4-8 sessions to obtain desired results. Each additional session increases the total cost of treatment.
• Geographic location of medical facility: Intralesional corticosteroid with 5-FU treatment is more expensive in some cities and countries than in others.
• Physician’s experience: Doctors who have more experience may charge a higher fee.

• Recurrence of scars: Raised and keloid scars may potentially improve, but they sometimes regrow, requiring a new round of treatments. This will drive up the costs.

If you decide to undergo intralesional corticosteroid with 5-FU treatment, obtain price estimates from multiple doctors before scheduling a treatment.