Osteoarthritis. Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or âwear and tearâ arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic condition of the joints.
1 If testing reveals an allergy, allergy shots, also called immunotherapy, might be recommended. 2  These can cost almost $4,000 for the first year without insurance, but get less expensive in subsequent years as fewer shots are needed.3  Treatment usually lasts three to five years. For patients covered by health insurance, typical out-of-pocket costs involve a copay for the doctor's visit. 2  For example, this BlueChoice plan has a copay of $20 for a family doctor and $35 for a specialist. 3  And this Aetna plan has a $35 copay for testing.
1 Different laboratories charge different prices for testing celiac disease. 2  Depending on which laboratory you plan on visiting, the cost of a celiac test ranges between $150 and $500 if the test is done with an online lab. If the test is done at a local doctorâs office, the costs could be as high as $350 to $1,000. 2  The difference in the cost varies with how detailed the test is and how many tests you plan on taking.