Surgery
Forearm bone shortening (radius or ulna) cost in Colorado
Forearm bone shortening (radius or ulna) 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 Colorado
From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $6,156 (most listed prices $943–$16,531).
Cheapest in Colorado
- $1,084
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,105
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Gunnison Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,283
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huerfano County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,371
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wray Community District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,612
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,616
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,984
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,931
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Middle Park Health - Fraser price file · checked Oct 2026 - Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalForearm bone shortening (radius or ulna)Facility fee only$5,395
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $18,867
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Animas Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $19,279
Doctor fees are billed separately. +4 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: AdventHealth Avista price file · checked Oct 2026
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.