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Cost of foreign body removal from abdomen in Georgia

The average cash price for foreign body removal from abdomen care in Georgia is $4,185 at a surgery center versus $6,267 at an outpatient hospital. While a surgery center may offer fewer complimentary services, and may not have the full range of support services that outpatient hospital provides, it may still be worth the (33%) you'd save when comparing the cost of foreign body removal from abdomen performed at an outpatient hospital. Read More

Average cash price in Georgia

surgery center $4,185 outpatient hospital $6,267

A common foreign body removal from abdomen at surgery center facility in Georgia includes

	Units	Avg Cash price
Provider
Gastroenterologist visit provider fee First time visit Standard	1	$125
Provider fee to remove foreign body from abdominal cavity Standard Standard	1	$1,082
Facility
Surgery center fee to remove foreign body from abdominal cavity Standard Standard	1	$1,656
Imaging
Radiology fee for CT scan of stomach Standard Standard	1	$303
Prescriptions
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Standard Standard	30	$15
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist fee to be "put under" for procedure Level 3 Standard	1	$194
Anesthesiologist time to be "put under" for procedure Per minute Standard	422	$811
Total average cash price		$4,185.45

A common foreign body removal from abdomen at outpatient hospital facility in Georgia includes

	Units	Avg Cash price
Provider
Gastroenterologist visit provider fee First time visit Standard	1	$125
Provider fee to remove foreign body from abdominal cavity Standard Standard	1	$1,082
Facility
Outpatient Hospital fee to remove foreign body from abdominal cavity Standard Standard	1	$3,737
Imaging
Radiology fee for CT scan of stomach Standard Standard	1	$303
Prescriptions
HYDROCODONE-ACETAMINOPHEN Standard Standard	30	$15
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist fee to be "put under" for procedure Level 3 Standard	1	$194
Anesthesiologist time to be "put under" for procedure Per minute Standard	422	$811
Total average cash price		$6,266.89

What does a foreign object in your stomach mean?

A foreign object in your stomach means that an object has been accidentally or intentionally swallowed. A foreign object will pass on its own most of the time, but there is the risk for an object to get stuck or pierce a hole in the stomach or intestines.

Can an ultrasound detect a foreign object in your abdomen?

It is possible for ultrasound to detect some foreign objects in the abdomen; however, the test most often used is plain x-ray. X-ray is not good at seeing an object made out of plastic and not radiopaque, so ultrasound may be a better choice if there is a concern for that type of foreign object.

How is a foreign object removed from the abdomen?

How a foreign object is removed will depend on how far down in the abdomen it has gotten. Foreign objects in the stomach are removed with endoscopy - a scope inserted through the mouth and esophagus into the stomach. Foreign objects that have gotten to the intestines may be able to be removed with endoscopy, but sometimes they will need to be removed with surgery. If the foreign object is in the rectum, it can be removed endoscopically with a scope inserted into the rectum, or if it can be felt, it can be removed manually.

How long can a foreign object stay in your stomach?

It can take from four to six days for an object that was swallowed to pass through the gastrointestinal system. However, your healthcare provider might wait 3-4 weeks to see if an object will pass from the stomach before removing it. You’ll be asked to check your stools to look for the object, and x-rays may be repeated to see if the object has moved.

Exceptions that would require an object to be removed sooner include:

Large objects. Larger than one inch in diameter
Sharp objects that could cause a perforation
Batteries that have been swallowed for more than 48 hours
Magnets that can be reached with an endoscope
Signs of intestinal obstruction
Symptoms of drug overdose - swallowing something containing drugs

Can you poop out a foreign object in your abdomen?

Yes, you can poop out a foreign object in your abdomen. If the object is small, like a coin, it is likely to pass on its own. Your doctor will ask you to check your poop to see if the object passes and repeat x-rays to look for the object. They may consider removing it if it doesn’t pass on its own after 3-4 weeks.

Can something get stuck in your intestines?

Yes, something can get stuck in your intestines. If your intestine becomes completely blocked, it is a medical emergency. Symptoms you might experience include:

Severe stomach pain with cramping
Vomiting
Unable to poop or pass gas

About the foreign body removal from abdomen Average Cash Prices

This procedure is most commonly performed at either a surgery center or an outpatient hospital.

Surgery centers, also known as ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), are independent, licensed medical facilities that are governed by distinct regulatory requirements compared with a hospital. Procedures performed at an ASCs are often less expensive than when they are performed at an outpatient hospital, but they typically offer fewer complimentary services, and may not have the full-range of support services that a hospital provides.

Outpatient facilities are outpatient departments or clinics that may be within or next to a hospital, but is owned and run by the affiliated hospital. These facilities can perform surgical treatments and procedures that do not require an overnight stay. Procedures performed at an outpatient hospital are often more expensive than when they are performed in an ambulatory surgery center, but outpatient hospitals may offer more complimentary and support services for patients because they are connected to the hospital system.