Open Heart Surgery Cost in Rhode Island (2026)
Moderately higher pricing · Regional price parity: 104.8 · RI
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why open heart surgery costs what it does in Rhode Island.
Regional Price Parity
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index sits at 104.8 — 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 Rhode Island can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +4.8% above the national average ($150,000), Rhode Island sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Open Heart Surgery in Rhode Island: What to Know
Rhode Island offers robust open heart surgery options, primarily centered at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. This facility, part of the combined Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital program, boasts one of New England's largest volume open heart surgery programs. Its Bridge Building features 34 private patient rooms, including specialized ICU and step-down beds for cardiac patients. The Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute at Rhode Island Hospital also achieved a three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for mitral valve replacement and repair, signifying elite patient care.
Considering Rhode Island's slightly higher average costs, exploring options in neighboring Massachusetts or Connecticut could be beneficial. These states often have large academic medical centers with competitive pricing. Additionally, inquire about less invasive alternatives like TAVR, which the Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute was among the first in New England to offer. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Rhode Island
Rhode Island runs somewhat above the national average for open heart surgery. Here's where the extra cost comes from.
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
Rhode Island all-in range
Financing Options
Many Rhode Island clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $157,200 looks like:
- 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 Rhode Island's regional price parity (104.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Rhode Island
Only a handful of Rhode Island facilities report significant open heart surgery volume to CMS. Patients may want to compare with neighboring states.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | $80,369 | $68,725 | 29 |
Open Heart Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, Rhode Island is the most affordable option for open heart surgery.
Expert Answers for Rhode Island Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Rhode Island.
Compare Rhode Island 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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How we calculate open heart surgery costs in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island'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.