Surgery
Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy) cost in Washington
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 Washington
From 22 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $2,158 (most listed prices $510–$7,325).
Cheapest in Washington
- $476
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $503
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $505
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $519
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $547
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $584
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Elizabeth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $729
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Michael Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Olympic Medical CenterOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$1,413Source: Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Oly price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$1,474Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,668
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: TriState Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North Main Street Coupeville WA 98239Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$2,015
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Whidbey Island Public Hospital District,101 North price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba SamaritanOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$2,294
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grant County Public Hospital District 1 dba Samari price fil · 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.