Surgery
Vagus nerve stimulator system removal cost in Pennsylvania
Vagus nerve stimulator system removal 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 9 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide typical: $2,747 (most listed prices $398–$4,807).
Cheapest in Pennsylvania
- $2,593
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,016
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,016
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geisinger Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,017
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geisinger Wyoming Valley price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $4,373
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $6,026
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Geisinger Community Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $10,318
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical CenterVagus nerve stimulator system removalFacility fee only$13,142
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center price fil · 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.