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Open Heart Surgery Cost in Oregon (2026)

Somewhat above the national average · RPP 107.5 · OR

Oregon Average
$161,250
▲ +7.5% above national
Typical Range
$86,000 – $268,750
National avg: $150,000
Editorial view of Oregon
Regional Pricing Confidence
94% Confidence Index
The Oregon Market

What Drives Pricing Here

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

Regional Price Parity

Oregon's cost-of-living index sits at 107.5 — above 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 Oregon — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.

Vs. National Benchmark

At +7.5% above the national average ($150,000), Oregon sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.

State Context

Open Heart Surgery in Oregon: What to Know

Oregon offers top-tier open-heart surgery options. OHSU in Portland is recognized as a Cardiac Center of Excellence, pioneering treatments like the first West Coast Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). For high volume, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford has performed over 21,100 open-heart surgeries since 1973 and is a national top cardiovascular hospital. Salem Hospital boasts the lowest readmission rates and shortest stays for cardiac surgery patients in Oregon.

Given the complexity, open-heart surgery is always performed in a hospital. While Oregon's average cost is higher than the national average, consider facilities like Salem Hospital for potentially shorter stays, which can influence overall costs. For less invasive valve replacements, St. Charles Bend Campus performs TAVRs. Verify current pricing directly with providers.

Itemized Breakdown

Estimated Cost Breakdown in Oregon

Expect to pay moderately more for open heart surgery in Oregon. These are the cost components driving the total.

Hospital Stay

Per-night inpatient cost

$39,506 - $73,369

Most significant cost

Surgeon Fee

Expertise and experience level

$22,575 - $41,925

Implants & Supplies

$16,930 - $31,444

Operating Room

OR and equipment time

$16,930 - $31,444

Anesthesia

Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee

$9,030 - $16,770

Post-Op Care

Recovery and aftercare

$7,901 - $14,674

Total Estimated Cost

Oregon all-in range

$86,000 – $268,750

Financing Options

Many Oregon clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $161,250 looks like:

$6,719/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 Oregon's regional price parity (107.5). See the national percentage breakdown →

Hospital-Level Data

Facility Costs in Oregon

These Oregon 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
Providence St Vincent Medical Center Portland $82,521 $56,472 63
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Medford $88,740 $76,839 58
St Charles Bend Campus Bend $90,690 $83,426 25
Providence St Vincent Medical Center Portland $101,980 $74,168 22
Ohsu Hospital And Clinics Portland $108,043 $99,637 20
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend Springfield $71,566 $62,307 19
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center Medford $113,181 $95,534 16
Regional Comparison

Open Heart Surgery Cost in Nearby States

Neighboring states offer a range of open heart surgery pricing. Oregon falls in the middle of the pack.

Common Questions

Expert Answers for Oregon Patients

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

Compare Oregon with any other state

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

View full open heart surgery guide
How much does open heart surgery cost in Oregon?
Oregon patients pay an average of $161,250 for open heart surgery. Quotes from individual providers generally fall between $86,000 and $268,750, with facility fees and surgeon experience accounting for most of the variation.
Will my health insurance pay for open heart surgery?
Insurance typically picks up most of the tab for open heart surgery when it's medically indicated. In Oregon, confirm your surgeon is in-network and get pre-authorization before scheduling to avoid surprise bills.
How long is recovery after open heart surgery?
Full recovery from open heart surgery runs 42 to 120 days on average. Desk workers can often return sooner, while physically demanding jobs require the full recovery window. In Oregon, medications and follow-up appointments typically run $4,838 to $12,900 beyond the base procedure cost.
What payment options exist for open heart surgery in Oregon?
Financing open heart surgery in Oregon 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 Oregon?
Start with case volume — facilities that perform more procedures generally have better outcomes. In Oregon, 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 open heart surgery outside Oregon?
Potentially. Idaho averages $145,800 for open heart surgery — a 10% savings over Oregon. 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 Oregon's Medicaid program?
Medicaid in Oregon can cover open heart surgery 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 open heart surgery costs in Oregon

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 Oregon'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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