Stomach removal (gastrectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 948 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,949 — about 1.8× the Medicare rate ($1,595). Reasonable. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($3,190).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,822 list price could save about $1,873 (39%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | Nogales, AZ | $514 | $514 | — | 144 min | — |
| Holy Cross Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | $514 | $514 | ★ 2/5 | 314 min | — |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center | Vernal, UT | $523 | — | ★ 4/5 | 116 min | — |
| Saint Vincent Hospital | Erie, PA | $868 | $1,440 | ★ 4/5 | 219 min | — |
| Jefferson Hospital | Louisville, GA | $916 | $1,440 | — | 99 min | — |
| Jefferson Hospital | Jefferson Hills, PA | $916 | $1,440 | ★ 4/5 | 170 min | — |
| Adventist Health Tulare | Tulare, CA | $918 | $1,308 | ★ 3/5 | 198 min | — |
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX | $941 | $2,123 | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
| O'connor Hospital | Delhi, NY | $962 | $1,388 | — | 95 min | — |
| Little Falls Hospital | Little Falls, NY | $962 | $1,143 | ★ 2/5 | 109 min | — |
| Cobleskill Regional Hospital | Cobleskill, NY | $962 | $1,331 | ★ 4/5 | 111 min | — |
| Unity Health-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, AR | $998 | — | — | 130 min | — |
| Unity Health-Newport | Newport, AR | $998 | — | — | 103 min | — |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainesville, TX | $1,040 | $2,497 | ★ 4/5 | 117 min | — |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc | Westfield, NY | $1,061 | $1,450 | — | 120 min | — |
| Canonsburg General Hospital | Canonsburg, PA | $1,061 | $1,440 | ★ 3/5 | 155 min | — |
| Forbes Hospital | Monroeville, PA | $1,061 | $1,440 | ★ 3/5 | 261 min | — |
| Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital | Marina Del Rey, CA | $1,103 | $4,874 | ★ 4/5 | 180 min | — |
| Grove City Medical Center | Grove City, PA | $1,109 | $1,450 | ★ 4/5 | 150 min | — |
| Hospital Pavia Caguas | Caguas, PR | $1,140 | $599 | — | — | — |
| Marion General Hospital | Marion, IN | $1,154 | — | ★ 3/5 | 132 min | — |
| Marion General Hospital | Columbia, MS | $1,154 | — | ★ 1/5 | 126 min | — |
| Allegheny Valley Hospital | Natrona, PA | $1,157 | $1,440 | ★ 4/5 | 203 min | — |
| Allegheny General Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,157 | $1,440 | ★ 3/5 | 274 min | — |
| Jefferson Health-Northeast | Philadelphia, PA | $1,220 | $1,397 | ★ 2/5 | 316 min | — |
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 October 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 Stomach removal (gastrectomy)
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: $2,949; Medicare pays $1,595.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 71 |
$78 – $3,214 |
| Medicare | 80 |
$113 – $3,214 |
| AmeriHealth | 65 |
$210 – $3,095 |
| Univera | 11 |
$143 – $1,738 |
| Tricare / VA | 54 |
$186 – $3,369 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 207 |
$929 – $3,623 |
| Amerigroup | 55 |
$659 – $2,365 |
| Geisinger | 21 |
$290 – $8,834 |
| Highmark | 39 |
$514 – $4,393 |
| Independent Health | 19 |
$659 – $1,744 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 42 |
$514 – $4,383 |
| Security Health Plan | 18 |
$1,199 – $13,553 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 23 |
$1,229 – $23,928 |
| Health Net | 41 |
$514 – $4,746 |
| Priority Health | 22 |
$932 – $5,026 |
| UCare | 23 |
$977 – $10,716 |
| Devoted Health | 34 |
$1,379 – $13,780 |
| MVP Health Care | 29 |
$1,203 – $6,159 |
| Molina Healthcare | 184 |
$1,106 – $3,242 |
| Medica | 40 |
$998 – $6,017 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 16 |
$1,710 – $2,366 |
| Humana | 269 |
$1,331 – $4,690 |
| HealthPartners | 51 |
$937 – $11,381 |
| Coventry | 13 |
$1,545 – $5,614 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 68 |
$514 – $9,041 |
| Oscar Health | 66 |
$2,601 – $6,587 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 407 |
$514 – $28,410 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 578 |
$1,158 – $10,576 |
| Aetna | 369 |
$1,278 – $10,439 |
| EmblemHealth | 32 |
$2,872 – $18,107 |
| SelectHealth | 17 |
$1,473 – $5,307 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 8 |
$1,610 – $6,814 |
| Anthem | 198 |
$1,346 – $10,063 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 22 |
$1,333 – $12,471 |
| Healthcare Highways | 24 |
$2,069 – $14,612 |
| Cigna | 346 |
$2,026 – $24,339 |
| AvMed | 33 |
$3,868 – $12,418 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Utah | $523 |
| Puerto Rico | $1,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,237 |
| Colorado | $1,418 |
| North Carolina | $1,420 |
| West Virginia | $1,600 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover Stomach removal (gastrectomy)?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Stomach removal (gastrectomy). It is typically an inpatient service, so Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) pays the hospital a bundled rate — Medicare’s benchmark payment is about $1,595. Your own cost is mainly the Part A hospital deductible for the benefit period (a flat amount, not a percentage), plus any physician (Part B) charges. A Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan can change what you owe.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 948 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,949, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,822, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,839, a Medicare rate of about $1,595. Most cash prices fall between $1,055 and $6,530 — 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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