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Open Heart Surgery Cost in Oklahoma (2026)

Slightly below the national average · RPP 92.8 · OK

Oklahoma Average
$139,200
▼ -7.2% below national
Typical Range
$74,240 – $232,000
National avg: $150,000
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Regional Pricing Confidence
86% Confidence Index
The Oklahoma Market

What Drives Pricing Here

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

Regional Price Parity

Oklahoma's cost-of-living index sits at 92.8 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.

Specialist Availability

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

Vs. National Benchmark

At -7.2% below the national average ($150,000), Oklahoma is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.

State Context

Open Heart Surgery in Oklahoma: What to Know

Oklahoma, unfortunately, faces a high heart disease mortality rate, but its cardiac care is robust. Oklahoma Children's Hospital in OKC boasts a 98.8% survival rate for pediatric open-heart surgery, exceeding national averages. For adults, INTEGRIS Health Heart Hospital in OKC offers the state's only advanced cardiopulmonary program with heart and lung transplants, and ranks in the nation's top 10 for LVAD implants. Tulsa's Oklahoma Heart Institute pioneered TMVR procedures and achieved 1,000 TAVRs, offering less invasive options.

While open-heart surgery is typically hospital-based, less complex cardiovascular procedures are increasingly moving to Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), potentially offering cost savings. If considering options, explore facilities in Tulsa or Oklahoma City for a wider range of specialized programs and competitive pricing. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Oklahoma

You'll pay a bit less for open heart surgery in Oklahoma compared to the national average. Here's how costs are distributed.

Hospital Stay

Per-night inpatient cost

$34,104 - $63,336

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$19,488 - $36,192

Implants & Supplies

$14,615 - $27,144

Operating Room

OR and equipment time

$14,615 - $27,144

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$7,795 - $14,477

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$6,821 - $12,667

Total Estimated Cost

Oklahoma all-in range

$74,240 – $232,000

Financing Options

Many Oklahoma clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $139,200 looks like:

$5,800/mo
Est. 24 months · 0% APR promo
  • 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 Oklahoma's regional price parity (92.8). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Oklahoma

These Oklahoma facilities handle the most open heart surgery cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.

Facility City Negotiated Rate Medicare Volume
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City $52,867 $49,888 56
Saint Francis Hospital, Inc Tulsa $67,596 $38,413 33
Hillcrest Medical Center Tulsa $58,182 $56,318 22
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South, Llc Oklahoma City $57,248 $56,373 16
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc Oklahoma City $61,883 $58,888 15
Oklahoma Heart Hospital, Llc Oklahoma City $62,671 $55,068 15
Ascension St John Medical Center Tulsa $68,645 $64,837 14
Regional Comparison

Open Heart Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Open Heart Surgery pricing varies across the region. Here's how Oklahoma stacks up against its neighbors.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Oklahoma Patients

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

Compare Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
In Oklahoma, open heart surgery runs about $139,200 on average. Most patients pay between $74,240 and $232,000, with the final price shaped by your choice of surgeon, facility type, and procedure complexity.
Does insurance cover open heart surgery?
Insurance typically picks up most of the tab for open heart surgery when it's medically indicated. In Oklahoma, confirm your surgeon is in-network and get pre-authorization before scheduling to avoid surprise bills.
What's the recovery time for open heart surgery?
Plan for 42 to 120 days of downtime after open heart surgery in Oklahoma. The first week is typically the most restrictive — after that, you'll gradually resume daily routines. Post-op expenses like prescriptions and follow-up visits in Oklahoma can add $6,960 to $13,920 to your total bill.
What payment options exist for open heart surgery in Oklahoma?
Financing open heart surgery in Oklahoma is straightforward. Options include medical credit lines (CareCredit, Alphaeon Credit), your surgeon's in-house installment plan, or HSA/FSA dollars if the procedure has a medical component. Always compare the total cost with interest against a cash-pay discount.
How do I compare open heart surgery facilities in Oklahoma?
Compare facilities on volume (higher volume correlates with better outcomes), accreditation status, and the negotiated rate vs. what you'd pay out of pocket. In Oklahoma, check whether an outpatient surgery center can perform your open heart surgery — ASCs typically charge 30-50% less than hospitals for the same procedure.
Can I save by getting open heart surgery in a neighboring state?
Potentially. Arkansas averages $136,800 for open heart surgery — a 2% savings over Oklahoma. Whether it's worth the drive depends on how close you are to the border and whether you can arrange follow-up care locally.
Is open heart surgery covered under Oklahoma's Medicaid program?
Medicaid coverage for open heart surgery in Oklahoma depends on medical necessity. If your doctor documents that open heart surgery is required for your health, Oklahoma Medicaid may cover part or all of the cost. Pre-authorization is typically required. Contact Oklahoma's Medicaid office or your managed care plan for specific coverage details.
Data Sources & References

How we calculate open heart surgery costs in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma'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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