Surgery
Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS) cost in New York
Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS) 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 New York
From 33 hospital and 0 clinic prices in New York.
Nationwide typical: $3,235 (most listed prices $846–$7,574).
Cheapest in New York
- $542
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Rochester General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $542
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: The Unity Hospital of Rochester price file · checked Oct 2026 - $566Source: St Josephs Hospital Health Ctr price file · checked Oct 2026
- $566Source: St. Peters Health Partners price file · checked Oct 2026
- $834Source: Albany Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $846
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cobleskill Regional Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $846
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Little Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $846
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: O'Connor Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,000Source: Glens Falls Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,013Source: Westfield Memorial Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,213
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Wynn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,480
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Joseph's Medical Center price file · checked Sep 2026
See all prices for Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
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.