Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Vermont (2026)
Moderately higher pricing · Regional price parity: 104.5 · VT
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs what it does in Vermont.
Regional Price Parity
Vermont's cost-of-living index sits at 104.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Vermont can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +4.5% above the national average ($120,000), Vermont sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) in Vermont: What to Know
For heart bypass surgery (CABG) in Vermont, The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington stands out. Recognized as Vermont's top hospital, it's "high performing" in heart bypass surgery by U.S. News & World Report. As the anchor of the UVM Health Network, it offers advanced cardiovascular services across Vermont and northern New York, with cardiothoracic surgeons frequently utilizing minimally invasive and robotic techniques. UVM Medical Center consistently exceeds benchmarks in the STS National Database, demonstrating strong patient outcomes.
Consider exploring options outside Burlington for potential savings. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center collaborates with Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center's Heart and Vascular Center, where some procedures are performed locally, with more complex cases at DHMC in neighboring New Hampshire. Vermont Medicaid also offers Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for eligible members. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Vermont
Expect to pay moderately more for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Vermont. These are the cost components driving the total.
Hospital Stay
Per-night inpatient cost
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Operating Room
OR and equipment time
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Total Estimated Cost
Vermont all-in range
Financing Options
Many Vermont clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $125,400 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 Vermont's regional price parity (104.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Vermont
Vermont has fewer high-volume heart bypass surgery (cabg) facilities than most states. The rates below are from CMS Medicare claims.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington | $29,595 | $26,028 | 52 |
| University Of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington | $28,387 | $24,653 | 26 |
| University Of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington | $43,745 | $40,321 | 23 |
Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Nearby States
Vermont has the lowest heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs in the region. Neighboring states all run higher — here's how they compare.
Expert Answers for Vermont Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Vermont.
Compare Vermont with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost guide.
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How we calculate heart bypass surgery (cabg) costs in Vermont
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 Vermont'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.