Cancer care
Brain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 session cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 18 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $34,165 (most listed prices $8,742–$96,479).
Cheapest in Washington
- Providence St Mary Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$12,318
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence St Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby CampusBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$12,699
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Virginia Mason Medical CenterBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$13,813
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virginia Mason Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $20,582
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Issaquah price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center - First Hill CampusBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$20,582
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center Cherry HillBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$20,582
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill price file · checked Oct 2026 - $33,043
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $34,866
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $35,005
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $35,975
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MultiCare Deaconess HospitalBrain radiosurgery, cobalt-based (Gamma Knife), 1 sessionFacility fee only$36,870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Deaconess Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $36,870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Valley Hospital 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.