Surgery
Open chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy) cost in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin
From 29 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Wisconsin.
Nationwide typical: $2,158 (most listed prices $510–$7,325).
Cheapest in Wisconsin
- Mayo Clinic Health System BarronOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$214
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Barron price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System BloomerOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$214
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Bloomer price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System MenomonieOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$214
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Menomonie price file · checked Oct 2026 - $214
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Osseo price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System SpartaOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$214
+1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Sparta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mayo Clinic Health System Eau ClaireOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$214Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare La CrosseOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$214Source: Mayo Clinic Health System Franciscan Healthcare La price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $2,348
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Burnett Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $2,429
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Froedtert Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,047
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Aspirus Divine Savior HospitalOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Facility fee only$4,287
Doctor fees are billed separately. +12 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - UnityPoint Health - Meriter HospitalOpen chest surgery to explore the chest (thoracotomy)Doctor fee only$4,966Source: UnityPoint Health - Meriter 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.