Orthopedic hardware removal Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Orthopedic hardware removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1703 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,412median cash price · 1703 hospitals, 52 statestypically $826–$10,972 depending on the hospital

≈ 5.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$6,153

Cash / self-pay

$3,412

Insurer-negotiated

$3,049

Medicare pays

$632

$826$10,972

Median cash $3,412 · Medicare $632 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,412 — about 5.4× the Medicare rate ($632). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,264).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,153 list price could save about $2,741 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

See negotiated rates for your insurer:

Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	Bennington, VT	$516	—	★ 3/5	202 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$526	$4,513	—	115 min	—
Ochsner Laird Hospital	Union, MS	$531	$435	—	102 min	—
Southwest General Health Center	Middleburg Heights, OH	$544	$395	★ 4/5	199 min	—
Ochsner Scott Regional	Morton, MS	$548	$435	—	82 min	—
Regions Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	$551	$2,830	★ 3/5	231 min	—
Red Bud Regional Hospital	Red Bud, IL	$560	$960	★ 4/5	122 min	—
Deaconess Hospital Inc	Evansville, IN	$560	$547	★ 2/5	186 min	—
The Women's Hospital	Newburgh, IN	$560	$573	★ 5/5	130 min	—
Deaconess Henderson Hospital	Henderson, KY	$560	$792	★ 2/5	127 min	—
University Medical Center of El Paso	El Paso, TX	$565	$2,814	★ 3/5	240 min	—
Ascension Calumet Hospital	Chilton, WI	$566	$438	—	86 min	—
Saint Joseph London	London, KY	$572	$3,067	★ 3/5	185 min	—
CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital	Bardstown, KY	$572	$3,067	★ 3/5	149 min	—
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling	Mount Sterling, KY	$572	$3,067	★ 4/5	134 min	—
Saint Joseph East	Lexington, KY	$572	$3,067	★ 2/5	131 min	—
CHI Saint Joseph Berea Nf	Berea, KY	$572	$3,067	★ 4/5	126 min	—
Burleson St Joseph Health Center	Caldwell, TX	$572	$1,263	—	80 min	—
Madison St Joseph Health Center	Madisonville, TX	$572	$900	—	108 min	—
Grimes St Joseph Health Center	Navasota, TX	$572	$2,156	—	92 min	—
Cimarron Memorial Hospital	Boise City, OK	$580	$772	—	107 min	—
Ochsner Watkins Hospital	Quitman, MS	$583	$435	—	90 min	—
York Hospital	York, ME	$586	—	★ 4/5	166 min	—
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital	Elkin, NC	$593	$488	★ 3/5	168 min	—
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	Brattleboro, VT	$596	$633	★ 3/5	171 min	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Orthopedic hardware removal

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $3,412; Medicare pays $632.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	195	$86 $17 – $553
Medicare	342	$176 $29 – $2,773
Highmark	112	$307 $32 – $4,041
Univera	14	$346 $51 – $732
Tricare / VA	244	$364 $32 – $3,387
Blue Cross Blue Shield	952	$480 $46 – $6,450
Independent Health	24	$558 $191 – $3,608
Geisinger	50	$565 $203 – $3,358
MVP Health Care	56	$620 $287 – $4,922
Amerigroup	115	$856 $360 – $2,929
Anthem	450	$890 $55 – $7,498
Centene / Ambetter	595	$929 $32 – $4,326
Molina Healthcare	464	$933 $86 – $3,637
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	66	$933 $486 – $6,490
AmeriHealth	161	$933 $149 – $5,967
Sanford Health Plan	42	$933 $229 – $5,057
Kaiser Permanente	172	$933 $37 – $5,091
HealthPartners	139	$933 $86 – $3,806
Health Net	215	$933 $85 – $6,642
Priority Health	38	$944 $149 – $5,884
UCare	44	$1,027 $293 – $3,104
Bright Health	42	$1,348 $1,257 – $4,748
Medica	100	$1,360 $306 – $3,725
Harvard Pilgrim	40	$2,001 $230 – $5,686
MultiPlan / PHCS network	396	$2,017 $111 – $8,185
UPMC Health Plan	72	$2,554 $198 – $7,565
Security Health Plan	39	$2,587 $341 – $8,960
Coventry	91	$2,760 $149 – $6,351
Humana	748	$2,760 $149 – $4,690
UnitedHealthcare	1106	$2,796 $282 – $7,828
SelectHealth	35	$2,856 $158 – $5,307
Aetna	1019	$2,886 $208 – $7,698
Devoted Health	114	$2,907 $2,653 – $3,622
EmblemHealth	59	$3,306 $843 – $22,916
Healthcare Highways	35	$3,650 $3,041 – $5,524
Cigna	808	$4,246 $435 – $10,853
AvMed	34	$4,922 $277 – $11,304
Oscar Health	185	$5,381 $651 – $7,922

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Maryland	$389
Puerto Rico	$500
New Hampshire	$836
Vermont	$907
Kentucky	$980
Iowa	$1,506

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
Lawrence Wolff, DDS	Oral Surgery (Dentist only)	Encino, CA	239
David Friscia, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Rancho Mirage, CA	51
Christopher Kreulen, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Sacramento, CA	45
Faustin Stevens, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Kennewick, WA	44
Oliver Schipper, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Arlington, VA	42
Cyrus Abbaschian, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Plano, TX	42
Samuel Stephenson, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Dallas, TX	41
Kris Dinucci, DPM	Podiatry	Scottsdale, AZ	40
Jino Park, D.D.S	Oral Surgery (Dentist only)	Loma Linda, CA	39
Christopher Gross, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Charleston, SC	39
William Terrell, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Marietta, GA	38
Anthony Farole, D.M.D	Maxillofacial Surgery	Bala Cynwyd, PA	35

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Does Medicare cover Orthopedic hardware removal?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Orthopedic hardware removal. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $632. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $126 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1703 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,412, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,153, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,049, a Medicare rate of about $632. Most cash prices fall between $826 and $10,972 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Orthopedic hardware removal cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1703 US hospitals is $3,412. Most hospitals fall between $826 and $10,972. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Orthopedic hardware removal?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $632). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Orthopedic hardware removal?

Medicare pays about $632. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Orthopedic hardware removal prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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