Coronary artery bypass (CABG) is a heart-related test or procedure. Prices are from 1778 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $75,347 — about 2.1× the Medicare rate ($36,593). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($73,185).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $216,229 list price could save about $140,881 (65%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson N Jones Regional Medical Center | Sherman, TX | $14,506 | $38,211 | ★ 2/5 | 153 min | 14.6% |
| Bridgton Hospital | Bridgton, ME | $14,811 | $59,283 | ★ 3/5 | 118 min | 15.3% |
| Rumford Hospital | Rumford, ME | $15,468 | $59,283 | — | 106 min | 15.0% |
| Opelousas General Health System | Opelousas, LA | $16,238 | $2,021 | ★ 2/5 | 128 min | 15.3% |
| San Joaquin General Hospital | French Camp, CA | $18,272 | $27,673 | ★ 2/5 | 218 min | 15.2% |
| Unity Medical Center | Manchester, TN | $22,305 | $22,939 | ★ 3/5 | 126 min | 14.8% |
| Montgomery County Memorial Hospital | Red Oak, IA | $23,256 | $21,262 | — | 112 min | 15.2% |
| Yalobusha General Hospital | Water Valley, MS | $23,256 | — | — | — | 15.4% |
| College Medical Center | Long Beach, CA | $24,917 | $36,126 | ★ 3/5 | 330 min | 15.2% |
| College Hospital | Cerritos, CA | $24,917 | $36,126 | — | — | — |
| Glendora Hospital | Glendora, CA | $24,917 | $36,126 | — | — | — |
| Park Place Surgical Hospital | Lafayette, LA | $26,013 | $30,315 | — | — | 14.6% |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Rancho Mirage, CA | $26,088 | $56,675 | ★ 4/5 | 259 min | 14.8% |
| Methodist Healthcare-Olive Branch Hospital | Olive Branch, MS | $31,576 | $41,770 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | 14.4% |
| Kansas Heart Hospital | Wichita, KS | $32,150 | $27,524 | ★ 4/5 | — | 14.6% |
| Riverview Regional Medical Center | Gadsden, AL | $32,361 | $37,643 | ★ 3/5 | 160 min | 15.7% |
| Slidell Memorial Hospital | Slidell, LA | $32,519 | $39,666 | ★ 2/5 | 203 min | 16.0% |
| Doctors Hosptal at Renaissance | Edinburg, TX | $33,222 | $40,710 | ★ 3/5 | 220 min | 15.6% |
| Saint John Hospital | Leavenworth, KS | $33,515 | $39,098 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | 15.5% |
| Advanced Surgical Hospital | Washington, PA | $34,160 | $40,215 | — | — | 14.5% |
| Baptist Beaumont Hospital | Beaumont, TX | $34,817 | $49,747 | ★ 3/5 | 209 min | 15.8% |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City, KS | $34,864 | $40,399 | ★ 3/5 | 123 min | 14.7% |
| Coshocton Regional Medical Center | Coshocton, OH | $35,060 | $40,751 | ★ 4/5 | 149 min | 15.0% |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul, MN | $35,446 | $45,777 | ★ 3/5 | 226 min | 14.1% |
| Methodist Hospitals of Memphis | Memphis, TN | $35,487 | $43,274 | ★ 3/5 | 237 min | 15.3% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Coronary artery bypass (CABG)
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $75,347; Medicare pays $36,593.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| HealthPartners | 111 |
$1,680 – $90,789 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 276 |
$3,186 – $100,900 |
| Amerigroup | 146 |
$1,010 – $46,952 |
| Anthem | 414 |
$3,273 – $90,000 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 228 |
$4,253 – $91,327 |
| Medicaid | 48 |
$18,194 – $39,217 |
| Aetna | 1166 |
$2,208 – $99,513 |
| Medicare | 366 |
$27,104 – $54,281 |
| Coventry | 78 |
$8,850 – $89,678 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 67 |
$9,028 – $67,960 |
| Tricare / VA | 275 |
$26,936 – $62,334 |
| Humana | 986 |
$4,363 – $105,426 |
| Devoted Health | 314 |
$30,845 – $52,192 |
| Bright Health | 65 |
$31,750 – $63,488 |
| Molina Healthcare | 472 |
$20,564 – $74,275 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 93 |
$7,586 – $69,988 |
| Geisinger | 49 |
$70 – $119,149 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 730 |
$28,051 – $73,362 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1288 |
$2,913 – $112,674 |
| UCare | 18 |
$32,393 – $91,196 |
| AmeriHealth | 153 |
$24,637 – $97,166 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 15 |
$31,884 – $67,270 |
| Independent Health | 36 |
$32,523 – $66,936 |
| AvMed | 53 |
$2,797 – $101,462 |
| Highmark | 93 |
$29,504 – $98,397 |
| MVP Health Care | 32 |
$32,649 – $136,873 |
| Healthcare Highways | 50 |
$4,274 – $74,966 |
| Medica | 102 |
$11,330 – $101,427 |
| Oscar Health | 236 |
$17,861 – $87,595 |
| Priority Health | 32 |
$32,042 – $90,447 |
| Cigna | 903 |
$8,462 – $139,843 |
| Univera | 10 |
$20,564 – $75,633 |
| SelectHealth | 36 |
$29,842 – $110,886 |
| Health Net | 171 |
$19,366 – $183,626 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 1091 |
$28,688 – $123,920 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 21 |
$38,943 – $146,907 |
| Security Health Plan | 19 |
$31,431 – $122,067 |
| EmblemHealth | 68 |
$38,053 – $175,695 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Maine | $15,468 |
| Mississippi | $27,416 |
| Alabama | $32,361 |
| Kansas | $34,189 |
| Minnesota | $37,169 |
| Tennessee | $40,225 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Commonly billed under: MS-DRG 235, MS-DRG 236.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1778 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $75,347, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $216,229, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $47,308, a Medicare rate of about $36,593. Most cash prices fall between $36,464 and $210,287 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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