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Removal of plates or screws in Kentucky: what it costs

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

Surgery center
$1,559
$1,537–$1,581 across Kentucky
Hospital outpatient
$3,162
$3,099–$3,224 across Kentucky

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 Kentucky?

Medicare's 2026 price for removal of plates or screws in Kentucky is $1,537–$1,581 at surgery center; $3,099–$3,224 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is removal of plates or screws cheapest in Kentucky?

At surgery center, from $1,537. Hospital outpatient runs up to $3,224 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.