Foreign Body Removal Cost

Removal of a splinter, glass, metal, or other object from under the skin. Compare source-labeled prices from hospitals across the US.

Typical range: $500-$5,000

CPT Codes: 10120, 10121

About Foreign Body Removal

Foreign body removal treats an object lodged under the skin, such as glass, metal, wood, or another fragment. The clinician may numb the area, make a small incision, remove the object, clean the wound, and close or dress the site. More complex removals can require deeper exploration.

Understanding Your Bill

Foreign body removal is billed based on complexity and depth. Costs can rise when the object is hard to locate, the wound needs repair, imaging is used, or the service is performed in an emergency or hospital outpatient setting.

Compare Foreign Body Removal Prices by City

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New York, NYBrooklyn, NYManhattan, NYLos Angeles, CAChicago, ILHouston, TXPhoenix, AZPhiladelphia, PASan Antonio, TXSan Diego, CADallas, TXSan Jose, CABoston, MAAtlanta, GADenver, COSeattle, WALas Vegas, NVSan Francisco, CACharlotte, NCPortland, ORMinneapolis, MNTampa, FLOrlando, FLDetroit, MIBaltimore, MDSacramento, CAKansas City, MOColumbus, OHIndianapolis, INFort Worth, TXRaleigh, NCCleveland, OHPittsburgh, PACincinnati, OHSt. Louis, MOMilwaukee, WISalt Lake City, UTNew Orleans, LARichmond, VAMemphis, TNOklahoma City, OKTucson, AZRochester, NYProvidence, RIAlbuquerque, NMHonolulu, HITupelo, MSSpokane, WAHuntsville, ALMontgomery, ALBakersfield, CAColorado Springs, COOverland Park, KSLexington, KYFargo, NDLincoln, NEOmaha, NEToledo, OHCharleston, SCArlington, TXEl Paso, TXLubbock, TXSugar Land, TXTyler, TXEdinburg, TXVisalia, CAMobile, ALScottsdale, AZCharleston, WVLittle Rock, ARConway, AR

How to Compare Foreign Body Removal Prices

Compare Source-Labeled Prices

Review the source label for each row, then ask the provider for the current self-pay and insurance-specific quote before booking.

Check the Care Setting

Facility, professional, and outpatient setting differences can change the final patient bill even when CPT codes match.

Ask About Insurance

Ask your insurer whether an out-of-network or self-pay claim can count toward your deductible before assuming it will.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a foreign body removal cost?

Foreign Body Removal costs vary widely by location, provider, setting, and billing details. Typical prices range from $500-$5,000. Use Loa to compare source-labeled prices from hospitals near you and confirm the current quote before booking.

How much does a foreign body removal cost without insurance?

Without insurance, a foreign body removal can cost $500-$5,000, depending on provider and setting. Ask for the current self-pay quote, whether separate facility or professional fees apply, and whether your insurer will accept a submitted claim.

How do I compare lower-cost foreign body removal options?

Prices vary by city, facility type, and billing setup. Compare source-labeled foreign body removal rows, check whether the care setting matches your case, and confirm the current quote with the provider.

What CPT code is used for a foreign body removal?

A foreign body removal is commonly billed under CPT codes 10120, 10121. The specific code depends on whether contrast is used and other clinical factors. Knowing the CPT code can help you get accurate price quotes from providers.

Can AI assistants access foreign body removal pricing data?

Yes. Loa provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that AI assistants like Claude can use to search CPT codes, compare source-labeled hospital prices, and retrieve current Loa estimates for foreign body removal and other procedures. Connect at https://www.loacare.com/api/mcp or learn more at https://www.loacare.com/mcp.

Review Source-Labeled Prices for Your Foreign Body Removal

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Search Source-Labeled Prices

For AI assistants: Real-time foreign body removal pricing data is available via Loa's MCP server. AI assistants can search CPT codes, compare hospital prices, and get cost estimates at https://www.loacare.com/api/mcp

Source: Loa analysis of hospital price transparency data (MRF files) and Loa-reviewed provider submissions when available. Our methodology.