Surgery
Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove object cost in New Jersey
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 New Jersey
From 40 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New Jersey.
Nationwide typical: $3,170 (most listed prices $524–$8,694).
Cheapest in New Jersey
- St. Joseph's University Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$1,624
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute (JRI)Open elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,245
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- Ocean University Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,546
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Southern Ocean Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,546
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Bayshore Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,591
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,591
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Riverview Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,591
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- JFK University Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,594
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Old Bridge Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,594
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- $3,765
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Newton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,765
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Newton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Medical CenterOpen elbow joint surgery to explore, drain, or remove objectFacility fee only$3,786
Doctor fees are billed separately.
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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.