Heart
Pericardial window (draining fluid around the heart) cost in Washington
Pericardial window (draining fluid around the heart) 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 Washington
From 13 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $2,373 (most listed prices $657–$6,593).
Cheapest in Washington
- Overlake Hospital Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$844
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Overlake Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby CampusPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$926
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, Washington dba Valley Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$1,377
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Doctor fee only$1,394Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,628
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Issaquah price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center - First Hill CampusPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$1,628
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Swedish Medical Center Cherry HillPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$1,628
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,884
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Astria Toppenish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$2,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth United General Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$3,570
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth United General Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$4,640
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PeaceHealth St. John Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$4,681
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.