Procedures
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure cost in Massachusetts
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure 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 Massachusetts
From 21 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Massachusetts.
Nationwide typical: $1,075 (most listed prices $318–$4,164).
Cheapest in Massachusetts
- $158
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Salem Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $228
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $228
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Massachusetts General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $321
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $450
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Holyoke Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026 - $499
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Medical Center South price file · checked Oct 2026 - $515
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boston Medical Center Brighton price file · checked Oct 2026 - $620
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baystate Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $774
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cape Cod Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $774
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Falmouth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $918
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Tufts Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - UMass Memorial Medical Center University CampusUnlisted lung or chest lining procedureFacility fee only$957
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus 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.