Procedures
Unlisted lung or chest lining procedure cost in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
From 68 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $1,075 (most listed prices $318–$4,164).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- $96.60
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC East price file · checked Oct 2026 - $97.80
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC McKeesport price file · checked Oct 2026 - $98.40
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Passavant-McCandless price file · checked Oct 2026 - $116
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Bedford price file · checked Oct 2026 - $190
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Phoenixville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $190
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Pottstown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $340
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $350
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $532
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Reading Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $552
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $568
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: UPMC Presbyterian price file · checked Oct 2026 - $583
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Heritage Valley Beaver 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.