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Open shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removal cost in Ohio
Open shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removal 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 Ohio
From 15 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $3,168 (most listed prices $727–$7,969).
Cheapest in Ohio
- Wyandot Memorial HospitalOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$137
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wyandot Memorial Hospital price file · checked Nov 2026 - $811
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Barnesville Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Harrison Community HospitalOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$811
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Harrison Community Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Southwest General Health CenterOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$975
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwest General Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MetroHealth System Main CampusOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$1,189
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Knox Community HospitalOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$1,432
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Knox Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic CenterOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$1,664
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's Hospital ToledoOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalDoctor fee only$1,769Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,789
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026 - cleveland clinic main campusOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalFacility fee only$2,789
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,789
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: mercy hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Children's Hospital Medical Center_BurnetOpen shoulder joint exploration, drainage, or object removalDoctor fee only$2,944Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet 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.