Surgery
Decompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removal cost in Pennsylvania
Decompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removal 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 16 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $4,881 (most listed prices $1,173–$8,511).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical CenterDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalFacility fee only$890
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical CenterDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalFacility fee only$969
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Lancaster Medical CenterDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalFacility fee only$1,080
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Hampden Medical CenterDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalFacility fee only$1,173
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Saint Vincent HospitalDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalDoctor fee only$1,209Source: Saint Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalFacility fee only$1,235
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,276Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,478Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,478Source: Forbes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Allegheny Valley HospitalDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalDoctor fee only$1,545Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,545Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Allegheny General HospitalDecompressive skull surgery for brain swelling, with lobe removalDoctor fee only$1,612Source: Allegheny General 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.