Cancer care
Brain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 session cost in Indiana
Brain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 session usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Indiana
From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.
Nationwide typical: $34,165 (most listed prices $8,742–$96,479).
Cheapest in Indiana
- IU Health Ball Memorial HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$33,332
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - IU Health Bloomington HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$38,672
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Bloomington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $39,254
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: IU Health Arnett Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $44,594
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Methodist price file · checked Oct 2026 - $44,594
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: IU Health North Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - IU Health Bedford HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$44,845
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Bedford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - IU Health White Memorial HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$48,977
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health White Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $59,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Tipton Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $60,270
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Paoli Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - IU Health Frankfort HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$63,428
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Frankfort Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $70,276
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: IU Health Jay Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Methodist Hospitals Northlake CampusBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$116,472
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Methodist Hospitals Northlake Campus price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.