Surgery
Open elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy) cost in Washington
Open elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy) 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 Washington
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $3,840 (most listed prices $696–$8,694).
Cheapest in Washington
- $536
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kittitas Valley Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026 - $932
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Olympic Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,022Source: Clallam County Public Hospital District #2 DBA Oly price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Doctor fee only$1,155Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,055
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Astria Toppenish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Whitman Hospital and Medical ClinicsOpen elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Facility fee only$2,291
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman CountyOpen elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Facility fee only$2,353
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Public Hospital District #1-A of Whitman County price file · checked Oct 2026 - Virginia Mason Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Facility fee only$3,814
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Virginia Mason Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, Washington dba Valley Medical CenterOpen elbow surgery to remove joint lining (synovectomy)Facility fee only$31,178
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.