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Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Texas (2026)

Modest savings vs. the US average · TX

Texas Average
$115,440
▼ -3.8% below national
Typical Range
$67,340 – $192,400
National avg: $120,000
Editorial view of Texas
Regional Pricing Confidence
88% Confidence Index
The Texas Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs what it does in Texas.

Regional Price Parity

Texas's cost-of-living index sits at 96.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

107 facilities perform this procedure in Texas — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.

Vs. National Benchmark

At -3.8% below the national average ($120,000), Texas is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Texas: What to Know

Texas offers exceptional heart bypass surgery (CABG) options. Medical City Heart Hospital in Dallas earned a three-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for isolated CABG excellence. Annually, CTVS in Central Texas performs roughly 1000 CABG procedures, including traditional, off-pump, minimally-invasive, and robotically-assisted techniques. The Texas Heart Institute in Houston and UT Southwestern in Dallas are also nationally recognized for their high volume and expertise in cardiovascular surgery.

For potential savings, consider that Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Texas are projected to perform 33% of cardiac procedures by 2025. These facilities often offer lower costs than traditional hospitals. While Texas's average CABG cost is slightly below the national average, exploring options in neighboring states might reveal further price variations. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Texas

Texas falls slightly below the national average for heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs. Here's the typical cost breakdown.

Hospital Stay

Per-night inpatient cost

$28,282 - $52,525

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$16,162 - $30,014

Implants & Supplies

$12,121 - $22,511

Operating Room

OR and equipment time

$12,121 - $22,511

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$6,465 - $12,006

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$5,657 - $10,505

Total Estimated Cost

Texas all-in range

$67,340 – $192,400

Financing Options

Many Texas clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $115,440 looks like:

$4,810/mo
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  • Soft credit check — no hard pull
  • Instant approval decisions
  • HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases

Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →

Ranges adjusted for Texas's regional price parity (96.2). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Texas

Here are the highest-volume heart bypass surgery (cabg) providers in Texas. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Baylor Sott & White The Heart Hospital Plano Plano $33,042 $23,936 127
Houston Methodist Hospital Houston $55,172 $44,881 98
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton Denton $39,161 $31,536 98
Baylor University Medical Center Dallas $57,112 $39,077 74
Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me Houston $55,265 $42,995 56
Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston $50,368 $39,643 55
St David's Medical Center Austin $31,930 $23,702 51
Methodist Hospital San Antonio $30,980 $24,730 50
Christus Mother Frances Hospital Tyler $34,434 $32,908 46
Baylor Sott & White The Heart Hospital Plano Plano $51,597 $34,172 43
Regional Comparison

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Nearby States

While Texas's heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs are in line with the US average, neighboring states happen to run lower. Here's the comparison.

Arkansas
$109,440
-5.2% vs TX
Oklahoma
$111,360
-3.5% vs TX
Louisiana
$111,840
-3.1% vs TX
New Mexico
$112,560
-2.5% vs TX
Common Questions

Expert Answers for Texas Patients

Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Texas.

Compare Texas with any other state

See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost guide.

View full heart bypass surgery (cabg) guide
What should I expect to pay for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Texas?
Texas patients pay an average of $115,440 for heart bypass surgery (cabg). Quotes from individual providers generally fall between $67,340 and $192,400, with facility fees and surgeon experience accounting for most of the variation.
Will my health insurance pay for heart bypass surgery (cabg)?
Most insurance plans cover heart bypass surgery (cabg) when it's deemed medically necessary. You'll typically need pre-authorization from your insurer, and staying in-network with a Texas provider will minimize your out-of-pocket share.
How long is recovery after heart bypass surgery (cabg)?
Expect 42 to 90 days before you're fully back to normal after heart bypass surgery (cabg). Recovery milestones vary by patient, but most people in Texas find they can handle light errands by day 42 and resume exercise around day 90. Your surgeon's post-op protocol will give you a more personalized timeline.
What payment options exist for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Texas?
Many Texas providers offer financing through medical credit companies like CareCredit or Prosper Healthcare Lending. You can also use HSA/FSA funds, negotiate a cash-pay discount (often 10-20% off), or ask about in-house payment plans that split the $115,440 cost into monthly installments.
How do I choose a heart bypass surgery (cabg) facility in Texas?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Texas, also compare hospital vs. ambulatory surgery center pricing (ASCs can be 30-50% cheaper) and check whether your insurance network includes the facility.
Is it worth traveling to another state for heart bypass surgery (cabg)?
At $109,440, Arkansas is the cheapest neighboring option — 5% below Texas's average. If the savings justify your travel and lodging costs, it's a viable option. Many border-area patients do this, especially for elective procedures where timing is flexible.
Does Texas Medicaid cover heart bypass surgery (cabg)?
Medicaid coverage for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Texas depends on medical necessity. If your doctor documents that heart bypass surgery (cabg) is required for your health, Texas Medicaid may cover part or all of the cost. Pre-authorization is typically required. Contact Texas's Medicaid office or your managed care plan for specific coverage details.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs in Texas

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 Texas'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.

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