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Removal of plates or screws in Massachusetts: what it costs

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

Surgery center
$1,843
$1,828–$1,859 across Massachusetts
Hospital outpatient
$3,896
$3,880–$3,912 across Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts?

Medicare's 2026 price for removal of plates or screws in Massachusetts is $1,828–$1,859 at surgery center; $3,880–$3,912 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is removal of plates or screws cheapest in Massachusetts?

At surgery center, from $1,828. Hospital outpatient runs up to $3,912 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.