Surgery
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object cost in Nebraska
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 Nebraska
From 10 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Nebraska.
Nationwide typical: $3,170 (most listed prices $524–$8,694).
Cheapest in Nebraska
- Regional West Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectDoctor fee only$711Source: Regional West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Bellevue Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$916
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Bellevue Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nebraska Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$916
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nebraska Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $973Source: Great Plains Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- Box Butte General HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$1,350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Box Butte General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mary Lanning HealthcareOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$1,610
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mary Lanning Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Columbus Community HospitalOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$1,614
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Columbus Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,928
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cherry County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,955
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Franciscan Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,941
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: OrthoNebraska 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.