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

Above-average costs · 3.2% over the US mean · VA

Virginia Average
$123,840
▲ +3.2% above national
Typical Range
$72,240 – $206,400
National avg: $120,000
Editorial view of Virginia
Regional Pricing Confidence
92% Confidence Index
The Virginia Market

What Drives Pricing Here

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

Regional Price Parity

Virginia's cost-of-living index sits at 103.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

At +3.2% above the national average ($120,000), Virginia sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.

State Context

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

Virginia offers top-tier heart bypass surgery, with UVA Health and VCU Medical Center consistently receiving high performance ratings from U.S. News & World Report. Elite programs like Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and Chippenham Hospital boast three-star STS ratings for CABG. You can also find innovative robot-assisted minimally invasive options at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute and UVA Health, promising faster recovery. Even off-pump CABG is available at Reston Hospital Center.

For potential cost savings, consider facilities like Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists (VCS) in Richmond, which operates one of the state's first Medicare-approved outpatient cardiac catheterization labs. While not all CABG procedures are outpatient, this trend indicates a shift toward more accessible, potentially lower-cost cardiac care. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Virginia

At 3.2% above average, heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Virginia costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.

Hospital Stay

Per-night inpatient cost

$30,340 - $56,347

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$17,338 - $32,198

Implants & Supplies

$13,003 - $24,149

Operating Room

OR and equipment time

$13,003 - $24,149

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$6,935 - $12,879

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$6,068 - $11,269

Total Estimated Cost

Virginia all-in range

$72,240 – $206,400

Financing Options

Many Virginia clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $123,840 looks like:

$5,160/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • 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 Virginia's regional price parity (103.2). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Virginia

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

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk $51,268 $41,970 85
Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church $38,240 $26,725 77
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk $36,828 $28,748 72
Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church $54,158 $43,051 57
Uva Health Sciences Center Charlottesville $58,674 $40,352 54
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Norfolk $66,479 $52,745 45
Cjw Medical Center Richmond $42,803 $31,619 41
Bon Secours St Marys Hospital Richmond $45,563 $39,804 35
Cjw Medical Center Richmond $57,834 $41,803 35
Uva Health Sciences Center Charlottesville $76,952 $60,140 34
Regional Comparison

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) Cost in Nearby States

Neighboring states offer a range of heart bypass surgery (cabg) pricing. Virginia falls in the middle of the pack.

West Virginia
$107,760
-13.0% vs VA
Kentucky
$110,760
-10.6% vs VA
Tennessee
$113,040
-8.7% vs VA
North Carolina
$118,560
-4.3% vs VA
Maryland
$128,160
+3.5% vs VA
District of Columbia
$132,600
+7.1% vs VA
Common Questions

Expert Answers for Virginia Patients

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

Compare Virginia 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 much does heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost in Virginia?
In Virginia, heart bypass surgery (cabg) runs about $123,840 on average. Most patients pay between $72,240 and $206,400, with the final price shaped by your choice of surgeon, facility type, and procedure complexity.
Does insurance cover heart bypass surgery (cabg)?
Insurance typically picks up most of the tab for heart bypass surgery (cabg) when it's medically indicated. In Virginia, confirm your surgeon is in-network and get pre-authorization before scheduling to avoid surprise bills.
What's the recovery time for 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 Virginia 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.
Are payment plans available for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Virginia?
Many Virginia 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 $123,840 cost into monthly installments.
How do I choose a heart bypass surgery (cabg) facility in Virginia?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Virginia, also compare hospital vs. ambulatory surgery center pricing (ASCs can be 30-50% cheaper) and check whether your insurance network includes the facility.
Should I consider heart bypass surgery (cabg) outside Virginia?
At $107,760, West Virginia is the cheapest neighboring option — 13% below Virginia'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.
Can Medicaid help pay for heart bypass surgery (cabg) in Virginia?
Medicaid in Virginia can cover heart bypass surgery (cabg) when there's a documented medical need. The key is pre-authorization — your physician will need to submit clinical justification to your managed care organization before the procedure is approved.
Data Sources & References

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

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 Virginia'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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