Surgery
Open elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsule cost in South Carolina
Open elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsule 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 South Carolina
From 8 hospital and 0 clinic prices in South Carolina.
Nationwide typical: $3,594 (most listed prices $965–$9,087).
Cheapest in South Carolina
- $1,457
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Conway Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,424
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Shriners Children's Greenville price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,752
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Beaufort Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsuleFacility fee only$6,361
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health East Cooper Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsuleFacility fee only$6,361
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Novant Health Hilton Head Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsuleFacility fee only$6,361
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $9,766
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Roper St Francis Berkeley HospitalOpen elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsuleFacility fee only$17,156
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Roper St Francis Berkeley Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026
See all prices for Open elbow surgery to release stiff joint capsule
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.