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Removal of plates or screws in Illinois: what it costs

What Medicare pays for removal of plates or screws in Illinois in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$1,721
$1,699–$1,742 across Illinois
Hospital outpatient
$3,534
$3,513–$3,555 across Illinois

Taking out deep (20680) or superficial (20670) implants after a fracture heals. Anesthesia code varies with the body part.

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Questions

How much does removal of plates or screws cost in Illinois?

Medicare's 2026 price for removal of plates or screws in Illinois is $1,699–$1,742 at surgery center; $3,513–$3,555 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is removal of plates or screws cheapest in Illinois?

At surgery center, from $1,699. Hospital outpatient runs up to $3,555 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.