Surgery
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object cost in Kansas
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 Kansas
From 10 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kansas.
Nationwide typical: $3,170 (most listed prices $524–$8,694).
Cheapest in Kansas
- The University of Kansas Health System Olathe HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Kansas Health System Paola HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospi price fil · checked Oct 2026 - University of Kansas HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$100
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University of Kansas Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Mercy Hospital KansasOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$684
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas price file · checked Oct 2026 - $704Source: Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Pratt Regional Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$889
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pratt Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - North Central Kansas Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$915
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: North Central Kansas Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend CampusOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$1,306
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Memorial Health System AbileneOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$1,308
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Health System Abilene price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,089
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Summit Surgical 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.