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Open Heart Surgery Cost in Florida (2026)

Close to the national average · RPP 100.3 · FL

Florida Average
$150,450
Near national average
Typical Range
$80,240 – $250,750
National avg: $150,000
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Regional Pricing Confidence
90% Confidence Index
The Florida Market

What Drives Pricing Here

Three factors explain most of why open heart surgery costs what it does in Florida.

Regional Price Parity

Florida's cost-of-living index sits at 100.3 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

Florida tracks within 0.3% of the national average ($150,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.

State Context

Open Heart Surgery in Florida: What to Know

Florida offers exceptional open-heart surgery options. For instance, Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami boasts Florida’s only robotic heart program, specializing in minimally invasive robotic-assisted coronary bypass grafting. Shipley Cardiothoracic Center at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers is Florida's second-largest program, performing over 1,500 surgical cases annually and recognized as an IBM Watson Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital.

Consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) for potentially more cost-effective cardiovascular procedures in Florida, as the state has lenient regulations allowing more ASCs. While statewide averages are comparable to national, researching facilities in cities like Fort Myers or Miami can reveal diverse options. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Florida

Open Heart Surgery costs in Florida track close to the national average. Here's how the total is divided across cost components.

Hospital Stay

Per-night inpatient cost

$36,860 - $68,455

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$21,063 - $39,117

Implants & Supplies

$15,796 - $29,338

Operating Room

OR and equipment time

$15,796 - $29,338

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$8,425 - $15,647

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$7,372 - $13,691

Total Estimated Cost

Florida all-in range

$80,240 – $250,750

Financing Options

Many Florida clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $150,450 looks like:

$6,269/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • 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 Florida's regional price parity (100.3). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Florida

Here are the highest-volume open heart surgery providers in Florida. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Adventhealth Orlando Orlando $67,617 $56,090 96
Uf Health Shands Hospital Gainesville $76,885 $68,088 70
Adventhealth Orlando Orlando $88,552 $71,501 48
Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers $77,212 $61,982 44
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota $52,461 $50,580 44
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital Stuart $52,723 $47,906 28
Delray Medical Center Delray Beach $66,351 $56,722 28
Tampa General Hospital Tampa $74,274 $69,418 24
Mount Sinai Medical Center Of Florida, Inc Miami Beach $66,811 $60,834 23
Cleveland Clinic Hospital Weston $62,111 $53,895 23
Regional Comparison

Open Heart Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Florida runs close to the national average for open heart surgery, but it's the pricier option compared to its immediate neighbors.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Florida Patients

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

Compare Florida with any other state

See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main open heart surgery cost guide.

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What should I expect to pay for open heart surgery in Florida?
The average cost of open heart surgery in Florida is $150,450. Prices typically range from $80,240 to $250,750, depending on the facility, provider, and your specific case.
Does insurance cover open heart surgery?
Most insurance plans cover open heart surgery when it's deemed medically necessary. You'll typically need pre-authorization from your insurer, and staying in-network with a Florida provider will minimize your out-of-pocket share.
What's the recovery time for open heart surgery?
Expect 42 to 120 days before you're fully back to normal after open heart surgery. Recovery milestones vary by patient, but most people in Florida find they can handle light errands by day 42 and resume exercise around day 120. Your surgeon's post-op protocol will give you a more personalized timeline.
Are payment plans available for open heart surgery in Florida?
You have several options to cover the $150,450 average in Florida. Third-party financing (CareCredit, Alphaeon) offers 0% intro APR periods up to 24 months. Many surgeons also accept direct payment plans or offer discounts of 10-20% for paying in full upfront.
How do I choose a open heart surgery facility in Florida?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Florida, 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 open heart surgery?
Crossing into Alabama could save you $14,700 on open heart surgery. That's $135,750 vs. Florida's $150,450. The key logistics to sort out: does your insurance cover Alabama providers, and can your Florida doctor handle follow-up care after the procedure?
Is open heart surgery covered under Florida's Medicaid program?
Florida Medicaid may cover open heart surgery when it's medically necessary and your doctor provides supporting documentation. Coverage details vary by managed care plan, so check directly with your Medicaid provider for pre-authorization steps.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate open heart surgery costs in Florida

Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:

  • 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.
  • HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project)AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational WagesBLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
  • BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP)U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Florida's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
  • 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.
  • Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment DataCMS 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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