Surgery
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object cost in California
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 71 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $3,170 (most listed prices $524–$8,694).
Cheapest in California
- Lodi Memorial Hospital Association IncOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$86.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lodi Memorial Hospital Association Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectDoctor fee only$96Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- San Joaquin Community HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$256
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Glendale Adventist Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$275
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Glendale Adventist Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $287
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$290
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health TulareOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$324
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Tulare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Hanford Community HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$324
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Hanford Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Reedley Community HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$324
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reedley Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$329
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Ukiah Adventist HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$341
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Ukiah Adventist Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Torrance Memorial Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
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.