Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in Washington (2026)
Above-average costs · 7.2% over the US mean · WA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gastric bypass surgery costs what it does in Washington.
Regional Price Parity
Washington's cost-of-living index sits at 107.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
5 facilities perform this procedure in Washington — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +7.2% above the national average ($25,000), Washington sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Gastric Bypass Surgery in Washington: What to Know
Washington offers excellent gastric bypass options. Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, an MBSAQIP-accredited facility, treats over 1,000 weight management patients annually using minimally invasive techniques. Overlake Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue is another top choice, designated a Comprehensive Accredited Center and holding a five-star Healthgrades rating for bariatric surgery for nine years – a unique distinction in the Seattle area. Northwest Weight & Wellness Center (NWWC) in Everett, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, even accepts traveling patients from Alaska, Idaho, and Canada.
Consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) for potential cost savings and same-day discharge preference, though hospitals handle more complex cases. For those traveling over two hours for care at University of Washington Medical Center, plan for a 1-2 day stay in Seattle post-surgery. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Washington
At 7.2% above average, gastric bypass surgery in Washington costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.
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
Washington all-in range
Financing Options
Many Washington clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $26,800 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Washington's regional price parity (107.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Washington
These Washington facilities handle the most gastric bypass surgery cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| St Francis Community Hospital | Federal Way | $15,886 | $11,961 | 29 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | $19,454 | $9,808 | 18 |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | $18,274 | $10,063 | 18 |
| Multicare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane | $14,611 | $9,034 | 14 |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | $15,782 | $9,958 | 12 |
Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gastric bypass surgery pricing. Washington falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Washington Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Washington.
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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 Washington
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 Washington'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.