Surgery
Tracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgery cost in Kentucky
Tracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgery 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 Kentucky
From 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Kentucky.
Nationwide typical: $162,136 (most listed prices $83,494–$454,556).
Cheapest in Kentucky
- Baptist Health La GrangeTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$143,690
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health La Grange price file · checked Oct 2026 - Tj Health Samson Community HospitalTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$143,958
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Tj Health Samson Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Claire Medical Center IncTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$189,663
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: St Claire Medical Center Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - $228,422
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health Corbin price file · checked Oct 2026 - $289,757
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health Hardin price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baptist Health LouisvilleTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$291,582
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health Louisville price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baptist Health LexingtonTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$292,028
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health Lexington price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baptist Health RichmondTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$315,289
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health Richmond price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baptist Health PaducahTracheostomy or 96+ hrs on ventilator, without major surgeryHospital stay only$347,712
Hospital case rate for the whole stay; doctors bill separately.
Source: Baptist Health Paducah 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.