Cancer care
Brain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 session cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $34,165 (most listed prices $8,742–$96,479).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- Jefferson Einstein Montgomery HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$4,421
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$4,421
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $6,814
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson Methodist HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$8,702
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Jefferson Methodist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center CityBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$8,843
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Cen price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$12,924
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $15,013
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Redeemer Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$16,462
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $24,369
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Presbyterian price file · checked Oct 2026 - $30,975
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Magee price file · checked Oct 2026 - Allegheny General HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$34,859
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Allegheny General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - PennHighlands ConnellsvilleBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$34,992
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
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.