Patients Deserve Cost Transparency For The Cost of Surgery
Cost transparency seems obvious for most industries. Whether you are walking into a grocery store, shopping for a handbag, getting your car cleaned, or purchasing a baseball, the price tag on these goods and services is known from the beginning of your experience as a shopper.
In the world of healthcare, the cost of treatment often feels like a mystery, a hidden variable that only becomes clear after a whirlwind of appointments, tests, and procedures.
This opaque system leaves patients feeling vulnerable and frustrated, with the added burden of navigating complex billing and insurance complexities. But there’s a growing movement advocating for price transparency, and it’s time we shine a light on this crucial issue, particularly in the realm of elective surgeries like hip, knee, and back procedures.
Imagine this scenario: you’re experiencing debilitating back pain, and after seeing your doctor, the possibility of surgery looms. You’re faced with a cascade of questions: ‘What are the risks? What’s the recovery process? And most importantly, how much will this cost?’ Unfortunately, the current system often fails to provide clear answers.
Smith Medical Has Transparent Prices
At our Smith Medical Direct Specialty Care surgery center located in Littleton, Colorado, we treat patients with dignity and respect by creating transparent costs for all of our services.
Here’s why price transparency is essential:
- Empowering Patients: Knowing the potential costs upfront allows patients to make informed decisions about their treatment. They can compare options, discuss financing options, and ensure the procedure aligns with their budget.
- Fostering Competition: When providers are transparent about their pricing, it encourages competition within the healthcare market. Patients can shop around for the best value, driving down costs and improving quality overall.
- Reducing Medical Debt: Lack of upfront cost information can lead to unexpected bills and financial distress. Transparency contributes to a more equitable system where patients are not caught off guard by substantial expenses.
- Cultivating Trust: Openness about pricing fosters trust between patients and providers. It demonstrates a commitment to transparency and ethical practice.
The doctors at Smith Medical are available to help patients who are searching for foot specialists, ENT doctors, or spine surgeons in Littleton, Colorado. From expert specialist who are board-certified surgeons who have spent years dedicated to serving the Denver area, to physicians, nurses and staff who have worked in all different parts of the country, everyone has come together to provide their expertise for a worthy cause.
Our Pricing for Surgery at Smith
When patients in Littleton, Denver are looking for quality surgeons, they come to Smith Medical. Whether they are looking for an expert knee surgeon or hunting for affordable surgery, all of our prices are written on our website.
Upper Extremities:
Shoulder Treatment
Arthroscopic Distal Clavicle Excision: $6,679
Arthroscopic Labral Repair: $7,889
Bankart Stabilization: $7,889
Clavicle Fracture Repair: $7,420
Distal Clavicle Excision: $5,501
Extensive Shoulder Debridement: $7,172
Open Rotator Cuff Repair: $7,159
Repair Pectoralis Muscle Rupture: $6,500
Rotator Cuff Repair: $10,650
Rotator Cuff Repair with Bicep Tenodesis: $9,525
Shoulder Arthroplasty: $17,479
Shoulder Manipulation: $1,600
Subacromial Decompression: $6,679
Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction (implant/allograft, not included): $7,348
Lower Extremities:
Ankle
Achilles Repair: $7,500
Ankle Replacement: $14,940
Amputation, Toe: $3,370
Ingrown Toenail: $1,970
Great Toe Arthrodesis: $4,790
Extensor Tendon Repair (Foot): $4,790
Plantar Fibroma Injection: $1,970
Plantar Fasciotomy: $3,586
Minimally Invasive Bunionectomy: $5,637
Osteotomy (Foot/Ankle): $4,790
Ostectomy, Partial Excision: $4,790
Heel Spur Removal: $4,095
Bilateral Bunionectomy: $6,950
Bunionectomy $4,790
Subtalar Joint Arthroscopy: $4,458
Brostrom Ligament Reconstruction: $8,171
Ankle Arthroscopy with Brostrum Ligament Repair: $10, 750
Ankle Fusion (Hardware Not Included): $9,210
Cheilectomy: $4,285
Kidner Procedure: $4,790
Sesamoidectomy: $2,875
Excision Fracture Fragment of the Foot (Simple): $3,430
Excision Plantar Arch (Foot): $2,743
Gastrocnemius Recession: $4,851
Excision Verruca: $2,560
ENT:
Ears
Bilateral Myringoplasty: $3,455
Bilateral Myringotomy with Tubes: $1,960
Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Device (Device Not Included) $6,610
Cochlear Implant: $10,510
Ear Tube Removal: $1,730
Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation: $5,400
Excision Preauricular Pits: $3,238
Foreign Body Removal: $2,085
Mastoidectomy: $7,708
Myringotomy With Tube, One Side: $1,265
Myringoplasty $2,880
Ossiculoplasty $6,280
Sound Bridge Procedure: $9,155
Stapedectomy $6,610
Tympanoplasty: $5,732
Eyes
Blepharoplasty: $4,775
Cataract Surgery: $4,800
Chalazion Procedure: $2,164
Excision Cyst Upper Lid: $3,205
Eye Exam Under Anesthesia $1,565
Men and Womens’ Health
Mastopexy Single: $5,735
Pelvic Exam Under Anesthesia: $2,190
Bilateral Breast Reduction: $12,200
Breast Reduction (One Side): $6,815
Breast Mass Excision (One Side): $3,943
Bilateral Breast Mass Excision: $6,226
Bilateral Nipple Reconstruction:$4,270
Cervical Conization (LEEP): $3,290
Hysteroscopy: $2,900
Hysteroscopy with Ablation: $4,560
Hysteroscopy with Polyp Removal: $5,180
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Anterior Repair: $10,482
Laser Ablation Cervix: $4,040
Bilateral Mastectomy: $13,085
Mastectomy (Unilateral) with Port Placement: $11,299
Mastectomy With or Without Node Dissection: $8,791
Mini Laparotomy: $6,836
Nexplanon Removal: $2,680
Ovarian Cystectomy: $5,940
Open Abdominal Hysterectomy: $10,390
Removal of Ovary: $6,836
Circumcision: $2,930
Gynecomastia: $4,145
Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy: $4,085
General Surgery
Hernia Procedure
Incisional: $5,225
Bilateral: $5,285
Epigastric: $3,720
Hemorrhoidectomy and Umbilical Hernia Repair: $5,873
Femoral Hernia Repair:$3,532
Hiatal Hernia Repair (Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication):$13,707
Incisional: $5,225
Inguinal: $4,644
Inguinal and Umbilical Hernia Repair: $5,787
Inguinal Hernia Repair and Hydrocelectomy: $5,045
Inguinal Hernia Repair and Ventral Hernia Repair (mesh not included): $6,448
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Bilateral: $8,673
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Unilateral: $6,705
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Pediatric: $5,120
LINX Procedure (device not included): $13,707
Recurrent Hernia Additional Fee: $915
Spigelian Hernia Repair: $3,720
Umbilical: $4,644
Ventral: $3,720
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