Surgery
Skull opening to drain brain abscess, upper brain cost in Ohio
Skull opening to drain brain abscess, upper brain 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 Ohio
From 11 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Ohio.
Nationwide typical: $4,460 (most listed prices $1,212–$8,118).
Cheapest in Ohio
- $689Source: Mount Carmel East price file · checked Oct 2026
- $2,934
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,971
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MetroHealth System Main Campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,583
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Nationwide Children's Hospital ToledoSkull opening to drain brain abscess, upper brainDoctor fee only$4,736Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital Toledo price file · checked Oct 2026
- $7,129
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: akron general price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,129
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - $7,129
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_BurnetSkull opening to drain brain abscess, upper brainDoctor fee only$7,704Source: Children's Hospital Medical Center_Burnet price file · checked Oct 2026
- $8,737Source: Nationwide Children's Hospital 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.