Surgery
Removal of first rib or extra neck rib cost in California
Removal of first rib or extra neck rib 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 California
From 10 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $2,717 (most listed prices $533–$17,792).
Cheapest in California
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceRemoval of first rib or extra neck ribDoctor fee only$626Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,188
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Delta Health Care District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,188
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Kaweah Health Mental Health Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Torrance Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,333
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $9,333
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $94,039
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UC San Diego Health price file · checked Oct 2026
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.