noun
surgery costs; surgery fees
Refers to the monetary cost of a surgical procedure, including hospital and doctor fees.
手術代が高くて払えない。
The surgery costs are so high I can't pay them.
保険で手術代の一部がカバーされる。
Part of the surgery fees are covered by insurance.
入院費 covers hospitalization expenses, which may include room and board, while 手術代 is limited to the surgery itself.
Compound of 手術 (surgery) and 代 (cost, fee).