Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in North Carolina (2026)
Near the US median for gastric bypass surgery pricing · NC
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gastric bypass surgery costs what it does in North Carolina.
Regional Price Parity
North Carolina's cost-of-living index sits at 98.8 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
6 facilities perform this procedure in North Carolina — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
North Carolina tracks within 1.2% of the national average ($25,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Gastric Bypass Surgery in North Carolina: What to Know
North Carolina offers excellent options for gastric bypass surgery. WakeMed Cary Hospital stands out, recognized as the #1 bariatric surgery hospital in the state by Money Magazine, also ranking #6 nationally. They hold comprehensive accreditation from ACS MBSAQIP, Cigna, and Blue Distinction. UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and Duke Weight Loss Surgery (performing 800 annual procedures, mostly at Duke Regional) are also accredited comprehensive centers, highlighting the state's commitment to quality bariatric care.
While North Carolina's costs are slightly below the national average, exploring options can save you money. Consider facilities like North Carolina Bariatric Institute at Frye Regional Medical Center for laparoscopic/robotic procedures, or inquire about outpatient gastric banding at UNC REX Surgery Centers in Cary and Wakefield. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in North Carolina
Pricing for gastric bypass surgery in North Carolina is roughly in line with the rest of the country. Here's the breakdown.
Hospital Stay
Per-night inpatient cost
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Operating Room
OR and equipment time
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Follow-Up Care
Post-op visits and suture removal
Pre-Op Testing
Bloodwork, EKG, screening
Total Estimated Cost
North Carolina all-in range
Financing Options
Many North Carolina clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $24,700 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for North Carolina's regional price parity (98.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in North Carolina
Here are the highest-volume gastric bypass surgery providers in North Carolina. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | $13,160 | $10,451 | 28 |
| Rex Hospital | Raleigh | $12,595 | $8,183 | 26 |
| Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | $13,681 | $8,357 | 16 |
| Wakemed | Cary | $12,836 | $7,296 | 14 |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | $13,337 | $10,128 | 13 |
| Rex Hospital | Raleigh | $12,765 | $9,230 | 12 |
Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gastric bypass surgery pricing. North Carolina falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for North Carolina Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to North Carolina.
Compare North Carolina with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main gastric bypass surgery cost guide.
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How we calculate gastric bypass surgery costs in North Carolina
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for North Carolina's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.