Surgery
Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy) cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 66 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Texas.
Nationwide typical: $2,158 (most listed prices $510–$7,325).
Cheapest in Texas
- University Medical Center Surgical HospitalOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$98.69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center of El PasoOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$98.69
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center of El Paso price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Hospital Levelland price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $121
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Specialty Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $132
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Covenant Hospital Plainview price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor St Luke's Medical CenterOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$181
Doctor fees are billed separately. +5 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Baylor St Luke's Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $440
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $593
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ochiltree General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $828
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $865
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Chambers Health price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)
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.