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Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS) cost in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

$1,083Typical
$857 – $1,727Most listed prices

From 17 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.

Nationwide typical: $3,235 (most listed prices $846–$7,574).

Cheapest in Pennsylvania

  1. St. Mary Medical Center
    Hospital · Langhorne, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $566
    Source: St. Mary Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Saint Vincent Hospital
    Hospital · Erie, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $829
    Source: Saint Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Jefferson Hospital
    Hospital · Jefferson Hills, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $875
    Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center
    Hospital · Camp Hill, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Facility fee only
    $994

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Canonsburg Hospital
    Hospital · Canonsburg, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,013
    Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Forbes Hospital
    Hospital · Monroeville, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,013
    Source: Forbes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Allegheny Valley Hospital
    Hospital · Natrona, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,059
    Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. Grove City Hospital
    Hospital · Grove City, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,059
    Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
    Hospital · Reading, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Facility fee only
    $1,083

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Allegheny General Hospital
    Hospital · Pittsburgh, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,105
    Source: Allegheny General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. AHN Wexford Hospital
    Hospital · Wexford, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,198
    Source: AHN Wexford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  12. Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
    Hospital · Lancaster, PA
    Total lung decortication, thoracoscopic (VATS)
    Facility fee only
    $1,207

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: Penn State Health Lancaster 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.