Orthopedic hardware removal Cost by Hospital

Orthopedic hardware removal is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1697 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$3,452median cash price · 1697 hospitals, 52 statestypically $822–$11,063 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.5× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,153
Cash / self-pay
$3,452
Insurer-negotiated
$3,054
Medicare pays
$632
$822$11,063
Median cash $3,452  ·  Medicare $632  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $3,452 — about 5.5× 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 $2,701 (44%).

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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

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $526 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
Ochsner Laird Hospital Union, MS $531 $435 — 101 min 15.4%
Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights, OH $544 $395 ★ 4/5 199 min 15.2%
Ochsner Scott Regional Morton, MS $548 $435 — 79 min 14.9%
Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN $551 $2,830 ★ 3/5 226 min 14.1%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $560 $960 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $560 $547 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $560 $573 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $560 $792 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
University Medical Center of El Paso El Paso, TX $565 $2,814 ★ 3/5 242 min 15.4%
Ascension Calumet Hospital Chilton, WI $566 $438 — 83 min —
Saint Joseph London London, KY $572 $3,067 ★ 3/5 194 min 14.4%
CHI Saint Joseph Flaget Memorial Hospital Bardstown, KY $572 $3,067 ★ 3/5 144 min 15.1%
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Mount Sterling, KY $572 $3,067 ★ 4/5 129 min 15.2%
Saint Joseph East Lexington, KY $572 $3,067 ★ 2/5 136 min 15.2%
CHI Saint Joseph Berea Nf Berea, KY $572 $3,067 ★ 4/5 126 min 14.7%
Burleson St Joseph Health Center Caldwell, TX $572 $1,263 — 80 min —
Madison St Joseph Health Center Madisonville, TX $572 $900 — 104 min —
Grimes St Joseph Health Center Navasota, TX $572 $2,156 — 94 min —
Cimarron Memorial Hospital Boise City, OK $580 $772 — 107 min 14.8%
Ochsner Watkins Hospital Quitman, MS $583 $435 — 85 min 15.1%
York Hospital York, ME $586 — ★ 4/5 172 min 14.8%
Boone County Health Center Albion, NE $590 $569 ★ 4/5 110 min 15.5%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $593 $488 ★ 3/5 171 min 15.1%
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT $596 $633 ★ 3/5 176 min 14.4%

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 July 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: $3,452; Medicare pays $632.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 193
$86
$17 – $553
Medicare 338
$176
$29 – $2,773
Highmark 106
$307
$32 – $4,081
Univera 14
$346
$51 – $732
Tricare / VA 241
$364
$32 – $3,387
Anthem 435
$467
$46 – $7,820
Blue Cross Blue Shield 950
$480
$46 – $6,417
Independent Health 24
$558
$191 – $3,608
Geisinger 50
$565
$203 – $3,358
MVP Health Care 56
$620
$287 – $4,917
Amerigroup 114
$856
$359 – $2,922
Centene / Ambetter 583
$919
$32 – $4,335
Molina Healthcare 462
$933
$86 – $3,655
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 66
$933
$486 – $6,490
AmeriHealth 159
$933
$149 – $5,994
Sanford Health Plan 42
$933
$229 – $5,057
Kaiser Permanente 172
$933
$37 – $5,091
HealthPartners 139
$933
$86 – $3,806
Health Net 213
$933
$85 – $6,642
Priority Health 39
$947
$149 – $5,846
UCare 44
$1,027
$293 – $3,104
Bright Health 42
$1,348
$1,257 – $4,748
Medica 100
$1,360
$306 – $3,725
MultiPlan / PHCS network 385
$1,991
$96 – $8,185
Harvard Pilgrim 42
$2,001
$259 – $5,682
Security Health Plan 39
$2,587
$341 – $8,960
UPMC Health Plan 69
$2,656
$206 – $7,890
Humana 741
$2,760
$149 – $4,690
Coventry 90
$2,760
$149 – $6,351
UnitedHealthcare 1087
$2,852
$248 – $8,137
SelectHealth 35
$2,856
$158 – $5,307
Devoted Health 112
$2,877
$2,653 – $3,622
Aetna 1000
$2,906
$206 – $7,698
Healthcare Highways 35
$3,650
$3,041 – $5,524
Cigna 787
$4,246
$440 – $10,853
EmblemHealth 47
$4,845
$843 – $22,916
AvMed 34
$4,922
$277 – $11,304
Oscar Health 172
$5,381
$769 – $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

StateMedian cash
Maryland$389
Puerto Rico$500
Vermont$723
New Hampshire$836
Kentucky$980
Maine$1,288

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXPhiladelphia, PAFort Worth, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CAHouston, TXPittsburgh, PABronx, NYBrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHKansas City, MOLos Angeles, CAOmaha, NEPlano, TXSaint Louis, MOArlington, TXBoston, MALittle Rock, ARRochester, NYSan Antonio, TX

Prices by state

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Lawrence Wolff, DDSOral Surgery (Dentist only)Encino, CA239
David Friscia, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryRancho Mirage, CA51
Christopher Kreulen, MDOrthopedic SurgerySacramento, CA45
Faustin Stevens, MDOrthopedic SurgeryKennewick, WA44
Oliver Schipper, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryArlington, VA42
Cyrus Abbaschian, MDOrthopedic SurgeryPlano, TX42
Samuel Stephenson, MDOrthopedic SurgeryDallas, TX41
Kris Dinucci, DPMPodiatryScottsdale, AZ40
Jino Park, D.D.SOral Surgery (Dentist only)Loma Linda, CA39
Christopher Gross, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryCharleston, SC39
William Terrell, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryMarietta, GA38
Anthony Farole, D.M.DMaxillofacial SurgeryBala Cynwyd, PA35

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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 1697 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $3,452, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,153, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $3,054, a Medicare rate of about $632. Most cash prices fall between $822 and $11,063 — 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 1697 US hospitals is $3,452. Most hospitals fall between $822 and $11,063. 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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