We have already talked about the fact that Americans are actively going abroad for medical treatment because the insurance does not always cover expensive medical services in their country. But at the same time, the cost of the most simple medical procedures in the USA is high. According to the ACA law (so-called Obamacare), every American must be insured. But ophthalmologic and dentistry treatment are not covered by the standard insurance in the US. If the patients want to treat the teeth, they have to pay for the procedure or buy additional "dental" insurance. But the cost of one tooth filling in the US is at least $1,300.
And what if a person comes to America without insurance? How much will the standard medical procedures cost?
In America, a person should have a lot of money. If someone suddenly gets sick of the stomach, tooth or head, visit a doctor may cost thousands of dollars.
Real checks from American clinics are given below. Are you planning to go to America? Think again, how much money you need to take with you?

For the broken ankle treatment, the patient paid $80,900.

For appendicitis removal, the patient paid $37,000.

The patient had a stomach ache, and he requested a hospital. The doctors provide a patient with ultrasound and antibiotics. The treatment price was $12,400.

A patient was involved in an accident. He had no insurance. For 4 days of treatment, the patient paid $126,000.
All medical content on this page is prepared by authors with specialized medical education and reviewed by certified physicians in the relevant field. Medical review by Fahad Mawlood, Medical Editor & Data Scientist.
Last updated: October 18, 2023.
- Statistics: Figures are based on Bookimed’s internal database December 2025, which includes analysis of 12,450 patient requests across accredited clinics in .
- Pricing: Cost information is provided directly by Bookimed’s partner clinics and updated regularly to reflect current 2025 market conditions. Actual expenses may differ depending on case complexity, surgeon expertise, and clinic location.
- Clinical Data: Treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction figures are collected from Bookimed’s verified clinic database and supported by data from peer-reviewed medical sources such as PubMed, The Lancet, JAMA, and NEJM (2023–2025).
All data is provided for general informational purposes and may not represent individual results or experiences.


