Surgery
External fixator strut exchange, each strut cost in Pennsylvania
External fixator strut exchange, each strut 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 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $3,168 (most listed prices $900–$7,646).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- $1,216
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical CenterExternal fixator strut exchange, each strutFacility fee only$2,485
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical CenterExternal fixator strut exchange, each strutFacility fee only$2,706
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Lancaster Medical CenterExternal fixator strut exchange, each strutFacility fee only$3,016
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Hampden Medical CenterExternal fixator strut exchange, each strutFacility fee only$3,274
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterExternal fixator strut exchange, each strutFacility fee only$3,447
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $7,646
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalExternal fixator strut exchange, each strutFacility fee only$7,646
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $8,438
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shriners Children's Philadelphia 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.