Heart
Pericardial window (draining fluid around the heart) cost in West Virginia
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 West Virginia
From 12 hospital and 0 clinic prices in West Virginia.
Nationwide typical: $2,373 (most listed prices $657–$6,593).
Cheapest in West Virginia
- $821
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Jackson General Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - Summersville Regional Medical CenterPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$821
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Summersville Regional Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - Mon Health Marion Neighborhood HospitalPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$830
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mon Health Marion Neighborhood Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $830
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mon Health Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Braxton County Memorial HospitalPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Potomac Valley Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $870
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $1,391
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grant Memorial Hospital price file · checked Sep 2026 - $1,819
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Thomas Hospitals price file · checked Sep 2026 - $2,223
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Charleston Area Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,088
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Berkeley Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026 - West Virginia University HospitalsPericardial window (draining fluid around the heart)Facility fee only$3,320
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: West Virginia University Hospitals price file · checked Sep 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.