Surgery
Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy) cost in Oregon
Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy) 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 Oregon
From 30 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Oregon.
Nationwide typical: $2,158 (most listed prices $510–$7,325).
Cheapest in Oregon
- $879
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sky Lakes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,474
+6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,474Source: Legacy Silverton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical CenterOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$1,474
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Samaritan Lebanon Community HospitalOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$1,474
+2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,753
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: St. Charles Bend price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,753
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Charles Madras price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,753
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Charles Prineville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,971
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Santiam Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,065
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bay Area Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBendOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$2,595
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBe price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $3,608
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Providence Milwaukie 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.