Orthopedics - Surgery
Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy) cost in California
Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy) is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 86 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,112 (most listed prices $1,258–$9,138).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Endoscopic/arthroscopic bursectomy is coded differently.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy)
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 86 providers. Most listed prices: $1,159–$7,290.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Glendale Adventist Medical Center$995Hospital · GlendaleEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$996Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,027
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceElbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy)Doctor fee only$73Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $611Source: Mark Twain Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $614
Self-pay; no insurance billing or guaranteed reimbursement. SCOS physician fees only; other providers, applicable facility fees, therapy, DME, splints and casts extra.
Source: amarpatelmd.com · checked Oct 2026 - $614
Self-pay estimate; insured patients may elect self-pay per FAQ. Insurance not billed. Physician fee only; facility/hospital, other providers, therapy, equipment, splints/casts extra. Additional services may increase cost. Same-day payment u…
Source: scosortho.com · checked Oct 2026 - $626
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairchild Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalElbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy)Facility fee only$749
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $815
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $865
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $971
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $212est. $995 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Elbow bursa removal (olecranon bursectomy)
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.