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Sleeve gastrectomy (43775) and gastric bypass stays group to MS-DRG 619-621. 43775 is inpatient-only under Medicare. Commercial negotiated rates by hospital and market, next to Medicare for the same code.
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MS-DRG 621: O.R. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/McC
1415 hospitals in 83 markets. National Medicare rate $10,976.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 21 | $12,608 | $14,872 | $17,844 | $10,106–$34,805 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $13,402–$48,331 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 27 | $20,110 | $24,352 | $25,796 | $9,921–$49,232 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 10 | $13,163 | $14,128 | $15,372 | $11,262–$17,709 |
| Atlanta GA | 9 | $26,378 | $33,778 | $33,778 | $26,378–$43,033 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $10,068 | $19,058 | $20,661 | $9,451–$25,625 |
| Boston MA | 14 | $12,986 | $14,487 | $22,845 | $10,697–$39,670 |
| California (statewide) | 52 | $17,818 | $22,182 | $29,365 | $11,958–$96,546 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $18,330 | $20,331 | $29,488 | $16,921–$29,488 |
| Chicago IL | 11 | $18,911 | $21,505 | $23,905 | $13,883–$28,056 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $20,017 | $20,730 | $21,114 | $11,577–$33,755 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $19,779 | $27,091 | $31,234 | $9,242–$36,984 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $30,660–$30,660 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $27,310 | $28,250 | $33,437 | $25,400–$47,531 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $15,220 | $18,078 | $20,523 | $13,889–$29,601 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $19,379–$30,093 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $15,818 | $19,926 | $29,864 | $12,547–$32,524 |
| Detroit MI | 16 | $20,662 | $20,786 | $28,665 | $16,337–$37,194 |
| Florida (statewide) | 93 | $15,460 | $18,304 | $29,908 | $10,912–$45,308 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 33 | $18,257 | $22,979 | $36,986 | $12,827–$43,033 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $46,514 | $48,724 | $51,504 | $26,020–$71,386 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $17,407 | $19,714 | $25,703 | $14,472–$37,385 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $23,477 | $29,464 | $36,560 | $12,782–$48,402 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 39 | $15,199 | $17,433 | $22,061 | $11,420–$76,986 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 42 | $14,589 | $20,850 | $25,710 | $8,480–$38,014 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $14,500 | $14,750 | $27,611 | $13,832–$34,194 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 16 | $13,802 | $16,798 | $20,572 | $12,412–$24,809 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 20 | $14,654 | $17,420 | $20,523 | $11,353–$48,331 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 24 | $13,236 | $16,782 | $20,324 | $9,038–$43,697 |
| Las Vegas NV | 1 | — | — | — | $42,833–$42,833 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $26,176 | $27,583 | $29,164 | $20,173–$33,185 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $11,834 | $13,542 | $15,645 | $9,226–$23,831 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $29,670 | $40,905 | $45,608 | $11,630–$45,608 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $21,650–$21,650 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $17,123 | $19,886 | $21,020 | $10,754–$26,774 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 4 | — | — | — | $16,900–$24,849 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 34 | $17,729 | $19,838 | $24,434 | $11,358–$32,267 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 13 | $24,217 | $25,103 | $25,103 | $15,746–$28,454 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 20 | $19,140 | $19,248 | $24,857 | $8,281–$31,375 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $15,546 | $16,690 | $17,663 | $11,402–$24,990 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 25 | $14,833 | $16,411 | $22,036 | $10,744–$28,753 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $18,130 | $25,140 | $38,790 | $6,978–$52,534 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $13,424 | $14,211 | $18,997 | $12,902–$28,067 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $24,536 | $25,714 | $28,866 | $17,114–$36,025 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 6 | $23,468 | $29,708 | $31,262 | $20,229–$31,697 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $20,232 | $22,824 | $25,071 | $18,173–$35,478 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $26,815 | $31,762 | $34,381 | $14,280–$45,019 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 10 | $14,495 | $17,567 | $23,157 | $10,257–$44,016 |
| New York (statewide) | 48 | $17,340 | $20,716 | $27,366 | $10,943–$46,871 |
| New York City | 8 | $27,422 | $29,146 | $33,646 | $13,026–$44,512 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 24 | $15,326 | $19,308 | $29,632 | $11,410–$38,789 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $17,544 | $18,577 | $19,668 | $15,099–$26,392 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 45 | $20,096 | $23,914 | $28,099 | $9,689–$56,100 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 15 | $12,550 | $15,696 | $17,086 | $10,044–$28,772 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 12 | $28,973 | $32,176 | $35,083 | $24,656–$39,446 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 57 | $17,604 | $21,346 | $26,850 | $11,200–$37,417 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $26,288 | $30,892 | $32,844 | $24,990–$45,019 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $25,084 | $25,107 | $26,706 | $24,352–$26,984 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $18,052 | $19,170 | $21,385 | $14,672–$24,602 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $30,808 | $33,057 | $39,007 | $29,398–$39,007 |
| Research Triangle NC | 8 | $23,263 | $27,244 | $27,792 | $14,309–$28,742 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $19,429 | $28,869 | $31,792 | $17,318–$32,662 |
| Richmond VA | 5 | $20,804 | $22,922 | $28,539 | $19,335–$41,290 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $18,084 | $19,568 | $20,872 | $16,024–$22,679 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421–$23,421 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $19,174–$30,202 |
| San Diego CA | 7 | $19,199 | $22,175 | $23,922 | $17,022–$25,358 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $18,623–$27,460 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $30,431 | $32,795 | $34,259 | $29,959–$41,479 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 22 | $23,932 | $34,866 | $41,859 | $14,625–$45,712 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 5 | $16,592 | $19,406 | $21,903 | $10,067–$24,534 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $21,198 | $22,468 | $25,978 | $13,921–$36,285 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $29,307 | $29,908 | $31,138 | $24,906–$33,455 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $15,270 | $16,348 | $18,669 | $13,191–$28,067 |
| Texas (statewide) | 88 | $16,189 | $18,240 | $25,660 | $9,024–$43,697 |
| Utah (statewide) | 13 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421–$26,406 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $18,275–$40,397 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 23 | $25,607 | $28,635 | $30,495 | $15,314–$43,884 |
| Washington (statewide) | 11 | $27,267 | $29,369 | $35,270 | $22,769–$62,244 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $23,882 | $29,054 | $30,116 | $16,015–$31,761 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $9,963 | $10,378 | $26,125 | $8,695–$36,331 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 46 | $24,144 | $27,043 | $31,375 | $13,796–$36,282 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $33,714–$33,714 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $6,978 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $8,281 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $8,480 | 0.7× | 3 | 2024-01-24 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $8,695 | 0.8× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Peterson Regional Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $9,024 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-08-17 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Kentucky (statewide) | $9,038 | 0.9× | 5 | 2026-09-25 |
| St Charles Parish Hospital | Louisiana (statewide) | $9,226 | 0.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mt San Rafael Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $9,242 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-07-23 |
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $9,392 | 0.9× | 10 | 2026-01-12 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest | Austin TX | $9,451 | 0.9× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Frisco At Pg | Texas (statewide) | $9,465 | 0.9× | 2 | 2025-01-31 |
| Ascension Seton Northwest | Austin TX | $9,569 | 0.9× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $51,504 | 4.0× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Honoka'A Hospital And Skilled Nursing | Hawaii (statewide) | $51,504 | 4.0× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $52,534 | 4.8× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $53,026 | 3.8× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $53,505 | 3.8× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $55,403 | 4.3× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $56,100 | 5.5× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $62,244 | 5.2× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Wilcox Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $71,386 | 5.5× | 2 | 2026-02-12 |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | California (statewide) | $72,407 | 4.5× | 2 | 2026-03-31 |
| Taylorville Memorial Hospital | Illinois (statewide) | $76,986 | 6.7× | 1 | 2026-09-17 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $96,546 | 6.8× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 620: O.R. Procedures for Obesity With Cc
1417 hospitals in 83 markets. National Medicare rate $11,645.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 22 | $13,919 | $15,750 | $18,767 | $10,722–$38,024 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $14,189–$52,802 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $21,780 | $24,564 | $26,945 | $11,342–$56,285 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 9 | $13,490 | $14,913 | $16,329 | $12,303–$16,697 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $28,818 | $35,836 | $43,279 | $28,818–$47,014 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $10,680 | $19,288 | $21,919 | $10,094–$25,625 |
| Boston MA | 13 | $13,644 | $14,803 | $17,059 | $11,349–$33,201 |
| California (statewide) | 53 | $19,056 | $22,662 | $31,212 | $10,124–$99,868 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $19,178 | $21,366 | $31,284 | $17,952–$31,284 |
| Chicago IL | 11 | $20,344 | $22,290 | $25,752 | $15,167–$29,766 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $21,129 | $21,993 | $22,304 | $17,384–$33,736 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $20,181 | $29,185 | $33,137 | $9,805–$39,237 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $32,528–$32,528 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 5 | $27,310 | $30,568 | $36,886 | $25,400–$50,884 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $15,986 | $19,180 | $21,666 | $14,669–$32,648 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 2 | — | — | — | $22,471–$37,222 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $16,178 | $19,926 | $31,683 | $13,311–$34,221 |
| Detroit MI | 15 | $21,921 | $22,169 | $30,671 | $17,341–$40,880 |
| Florida (statewide) | 91 | $16,313 | $19,305 | $32,364 | $11,922–$48,068 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 44 | $21,149 | $35,258 | $43,279 | $13,460–$47,014 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $46,139 | $49,624 | $51,718 | $27,605–$55,632 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $18,911 | $20,444 | $27,166 | $15,736–$38,977 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $24,585 | $31,610 | $39,941 | $14,544–$52,814 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 38 | $16,070 | $18,316 | $24,207 | $12,116–$32,627 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 41 | $14,500 | $21,956 | $26,890 | $8,480–$34,982 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $14,500 | $14,750 | $29,293 | $13,832–$36,277 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 14 | $15,034 | $17,684 | $21,686 | $13,551–$27,101 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 19 | $16,564 | $18,967 | $22,778 | $12,153–$52,802 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 23 | $14,145 | $16,566 | $21,766 | $9,874–$48,592 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $31,095–$42,833 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $28,738 | $29,890 | $31,865 | $21,660–$35,207 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 24 | $13,137 | $14,680 | $17,200 | $9,974–$24,849 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $32,414 | $43,397 | $48,387 | $12,338–$48,387 |
| Maryland (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $21,237–$21,237 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $16,280 | $20,374 | $22,234 | $11,410–$28,405 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 4 | — | — | — | $17,552–$26,363 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 34 | $19,213 | $21,246 | $26,695 | $12,004–$36,177 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 13 | $25,692 | $27,115 | $27,425 | $17,166–$30,187 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 20 | $20,384 | $20,421 | $27,156 | $8,786–$33,860 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $17,283 | $19,180 | $19,944 | $12,457–$26,512 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 25 | $15,736 | $17,411 | $20,711 | $11,738–$31,413 |
| Montana (statewide) | 7 | $19,235 | $26,624 | $35,362 | $7,623–$56,946 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $14,255 | $14,834 | $19,646 | $13,694–$30,662 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $26,764 | $28,070 | $30,720 | $18,696–$38,220 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 6 | $24,758 | $31,396 | $31,697 | $21,385–$31,783 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $21,665 | $23,893 | $26,690 | $19,280–$37,639 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $28,448 | $33,680 | $36,476 | $15,139–$48,249 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 10 | $15,935 | $18,996 | $25,006 | $11,206–$48,087 |
| New York (statewide) | 47 | $18,370 | $21,444 | $28,214 | $11,610–$51,206 |
| New York City | 8 | $29,289 | $30,921 | $35,524 | $14,232–$46,805 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 24 | $17,486 | $22,380 | $31,436 | $12,320–$40,494 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $18,852 | $20,296 | $21,007 | $16,496–$28,834 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 45 | $20,937 | $24,656 | $30,015 | $10,280–$68,400 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 16 | $13,192 | $16,589 | $18,063 | $8,300–$31,434 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 12 | $30,865 | $34,672 | $43,603 | $26,274–$46,313 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 58 | $19,053 | $24,354 | $29,942 | $12,410–$40,872 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $27,966 | $31,828 | $36,307 | $26,512–$48,249 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $26,294 | $26,637 | $28,334 | $24,959–$29,479 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $21,060 | $22,293 | $25,060 | $17,309–$29,042 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $32,517 | $34,742 | $42,283 | $32,117–$42,283 |
| Research Triangle NC | 8 | $24,681 | $28,484 | $28,900 | $16,670–$29,154 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $20,576 | $30,628 | $33,728 | $18,332–$34,651 |
| Richmond VA | 5 | $20,804 | $22,922 | $32,791 | $19,650–$39,857 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $18,742 | $19,568 | $21,352 | $16,891–$23,820 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421–$23,421 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $20,704–$31,544 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $17,732 | $20,864 | $25,851 | $16,328–$26,844 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $19,729–$29,999 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $34,491 | $35,549 | $37,524 | $32,615–$44,958 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 24 | $26,584 | $33,928 | $44,410 | $13,725–$48,497 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $17,603–$26,029 |
| St. Louis MO | 7 | $21,198 | $22,468 | $23,925 | $14,156–$31,751 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $31,565 | $32,675 | $33,036 | $25,702–$35,493 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $16,564 | $17,786 | $19,806 | $14,103–$30,662 |
| Texas (statewide) | 88 | $17,277 | $19,944 | $27,427 | $10,261–$49,956 |
| Utah (statewide) | 12 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421–$28,926 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $19,966–$44,133 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 22 | $26,409 | $30,343 | $31,818 | $15,198–$46,558 |
| Washington (statewide) | 12 | $28,975 | $31,004 | $35,873 | $24,759–$67,469 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $25,426 | $31,311 | $32,276 | $19,097–$33,696 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $10,748 | $11,196 | $30,874 | $9,381–$38,545 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 46 | $26,377 | $29,544 | $33,286 | $14,637–$38,492 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $36,045–$36,045 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $7,623 | 0.7× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $8,300 | 0.8× | 4 | 2026-01-01 |
| Schneck Medical Center | Indiana (statewide) | $8,480 | 0.7× | 3 | 2024-01-24 |
| Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital | Minnesota (statewide) | $8,786 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-28 |
| Wetzel County Hospital | West Virginia (statewide) | $9,381 | 0.9× | 2 | 2026-07-10 |
| Mt San Rafael Hospital | Colorado (statewide) | $9,805 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-07-23 |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Kentucky (statewide) | $9,874 | 0.9× | 5 | 2026-09-25 |
| St Charles Parish Hospital | Louisiana (statewide) | $9,974 | 0.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Ascension Seton Hays | Austin TX | $10,094 | 0.9× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northbay Medical Center | California (statewide) | $10,124 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center | Texas (statewide) | $10,261 | 0.9× | 10 | 2026-01-12 |
| Ascension Seton Southwest | Austin TX | $10,277 | 0.9× | 10 | 2026-01-01 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $52,802 | 4.1× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $52,802 | 4.9× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| St Luke'S Wood River Medical Center | Idaho (statewide) | $52,814 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-03-25 |
| Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital | Hawaii (statewide) | $55,632 | 4.1× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Page Hospital | Arizona (statewide) | $56,285 | 4.6× | 1 | 2026-03-02 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $56,922 | 3.8× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $56,946 | 4.9× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $58,103 | 3.9× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $67,469 | 5.3× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $68,400 | 6.4× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford | California (statewide) | $72,407 | 4.2× | 2 | 2026-03-31 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $99,868 | 6.7× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
MS-DRG 619: O.R. Procedures for Obesity With McC
1375 hospitals in 82 markets. National Medicare rate $21,011.
| Market | Hospitals | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Low–high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (statewide) | 20 | $23,499 | $28,953 | $31,464 | $19,346–$64,917 |
| Alaska (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $25,207–$90,148 |
| Arizona (statewide) | 26 | $31,416 | $33,468 | $37,418 | $16,241–$80,590 |
| Arkansas (statewide) | 8 | $23,894 | $26,680 | $27,250 | $21,005–$29,463 |
| Atlanta GA | 10 | $49,201 | $55,254 | $57,043 | $49,201–$80,266 |
| Austin TX | 13 | $19,740 | $24,690 | $29,709 | $18,668–$35,561 |
| Boston MA | 12 | $24,046 | $26,708 | $33,301 | $20,476–$50,616 |
| California (statewide) | 51 | $31,258 | $36,871 | $52,135 | $19,290–$125,558 |
| Charlotte NC | 8 | $28,796 | $31,473 | $56,446 | $24,547–$56,446 |
| Chicago IL | 10 | $30,704 | $39,206 | $45,623 | $21,505–$53,706 |
| Cleveland OH | 11 | $31,934 | $39,682 | $40,243 | $29,210–$60,869 |
| Colorado (statewide) | 16 | $32,070 | $49,934 | $59,788 | $17,691–$70,794 |
| Columbus OH | 1 | — | — | — | $58,689–$58,689 |
| Connecticut (statewide) | 4 | — | — | — | $25,400–$64,115 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth TX | 15 | $24,837 | $30,784 | $35,963 | $23,840–$53,631 |
| Delaware (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $58,695–$58,695 |
| Denver CO | 15 | $24,030 | $25,128 | $50,018 | $24,017–$61,744 |
| Detroit MI | 12 | $39,360 | $39,552 | $42,594 | $32,562–$51,737 |
| Florida (statewide) | 93 | $27,075 | $29,438 | $51,364 | $15,002–$86,728 |
| Georgia (statewide) | 45 | $37,536 | $54,048 | $64,093 | $20,000–$80,266 |
| Hawaii (statewide) | 11 | $50,506 | $51,718 | $60,564 | $45,124–$69,443 |
| Houston TX | 19 | $27,319 | $32,815 | $41,296 | $24,687–$61,275 |
| Idaho (statewide) | 14 | $39,189 | $56,116 | $59,165 | $21,279–$96,205 |
| Illinois (statewide) | 37 | $26,708 | $31,802 | $40,982 | $18,000–$51,972 |
| Indiana (statewide) | 38 | $20,102 | $34,473 | $48,433 | $15,002–$63,118 |
| Indianapolis IN | 5 | $15,002 | $15,448 | $52,854 | $15,000–$65,454 |
| Iowa (statewide) | 14 | $25,387 | $29,836 | $37,571 | $23,065–$46,269 |
| Kansas (statewide) | 18 | $25,080 | $27,946 | $37,392 | $11,531–$90,148 |
| Kentucky (statewide) | 21 | $27,215 | $30,016 | $37,518 | $16,858–$71,529 |
| Las Vegas NV | 2 | — | — | — | $38,804–$42,833 |
| Los Angeles CA | 18 | $46,598 | $50,736 | $54,229 | $34,968–$63,523 |
| Louisiana (statewide) | 23 | $22,898 | $25,714 | $29,076 | $16,222–$33,751 |
| Maine (statewide) | 13 | $55,340 | $78,300 | $87,303 | $22,262–$87,303 |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | 8 | $26,876 | $35,519 | $39,407 | $20,586–$51,251 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL | 4 | — | — | — | $21,752–$32,998 |
| Michigan (statewide) | 32 | $34,610 | $38,292 | $44,726 | $22,753–$67,532 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul MN | 13 | $43,176 | $46,823 | $48,850 | $21,203–$49,034 |
| Minnesota (statewide) | 20 | $36,845 | $38,678 | $46,843 | $15,852–$60,058 |
| Mississippi (statewide) | 17 | $30,090 | $31,948 | $35,006 | $21,267–$47,836 |
| Missouri (statewide) | 24 | $27,035 | $31,415 | $35,324 | $20,040–$53,631 |
| Montana (statewide) | 6 | $24,664 | $43,206 | $53,299 | $13,015–$97,693 |
| Nashville TN | 8 | $22,803 | $23,820 | $32,805 | $22,084–$52,349 |
| Nebraska (statewide) | 14 | $45,694 | $47,272 | $51,132 | $31,920–$68,960 |
| Nevada (statewide) | 6 | $32,720 | $37,296 | $39,008 | $31,697–$57,345 |
| New Hampshire (statewide) | 8 | $34,478 | $39,033 | $47,454 | $31,098–$67,912 |
| New Jersey (statewide) | 21 | $50,145 | $53,852 | $64,193 | $26,852–$84,042 |
| New Mexico (statewide) | 8 | $26,526 | $36,130 | $48,962 | $19,132–$82,099 |
| New York (statewide) | 45 | $31,068 | $36,092 | $50,828 | $20,948–$87,425 |
| New York City | 8 | $52,186 | $55,790 | $63,550 | $24,298–$84,450 |
| North Carolina (statewide) | 23 | $24,585 | $37,086 | $56,604 | $19,884–$67,178 |
| North Dakota (statewide) | 7 | $31,406 | $34,909 | $37,427 | $28,120–$49,227 |
| Ohio (statewide) | 45 | $31,224 | $40,293 | $51,220 | $18,547–$97,600 |
| Oklahoma (statewide) | 15 | $23,594 | $29,443 | $31,184 | $14,966–$56,022 |
| Oregon (statewide) | 8 | $47,467 | $56,521 | $62,465 | $43,710–$74,186 |
| Pennsylvania (statewide) | 56 | $29,435 | $43,438 | $50,779 | $13,682–$68,668 |
| Philadelphia PA | 11 | $50,364 | $54,871 | $63,467 | $47,836–$84,042 |
| Phoenix AZ | 11 | $40,086 | $48,061 | $48,061 | $32,084–$51,122 |
| Pittsburgh PA | 7 | $36,708 | $38,636 | $43,211 | $30,104–$49,286 |
| Portland OR | 9 | $56,454 | $61,471 | $72,538 | $54,834–$72,538 |
| Research Triangle NC | 8 | $29,626 | $35,366 | $39,663 | $28,900–$44,531 |
| Rhode Island (statewide) | 5 | $36,634 | $55,262 | $60,856 | $28,959–$62,520 |
| Richmond VA | 5 | $29,062 | $31,218 | $54,670 | $27,686–$77,479 |
| Rio Grande Valley TX | 6 | $27,052 | $28,988 | $30,422 | $26,320–$39,790 |
| Salt Lake City UT | 9 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421–$23,421 |
| San Antonio TX | 3 | — | — | — | $26,388–$42,752 |
| San Diego CA | 6 | $30,940 | $37,059 | $45,452 | $29,172–$47,651 |
| San Francisco Bay Area CA | 2 | — | — | — | $35,222–$51,218 |
| Seattle-Tacoma WA | 16 | $59,467 | $59,586 | $64,679 | $56,078–$77,367 |
| South Carolina (statewide) | 24 | $40,841 | $57,640 | $75,126 | $17,490–$93,302 |
| South Dakota (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $37,146–$46,964 |
| St. Louis MO | 5 | $22,468 | $38,284 | $38,284 | $17,444–$50,042 |
| Tampa FL | 11 | $51,122 | $51,122 | $59,605 | $44,640–$64,040 |
| Tennessee (statewide) | 29 | $24,009 | $27,932 | $29,986 | $20,228–$52,349 |
| Texas (statewide) | 87 | $26,676 | $31,026 | $40,805 | $17,517–$71,529 |
| Utah (statewide) | 12 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421 | $23,421–$34,989 |
| Vermont (statewide) | 3 | — | — | — | $34,087–$75,347 |
| Virginia (statewide) | 20 | $41,490 | $53,198 | $57,544 | $26,488–$84,003 |
| Washington (statewide) | 10 | $51,939 | $55,406 | $64,795 | $45,138–$112,682 |
| Washington DC | 11 | $41,488 | $53,475 | $55,102 | $27,748–$60,797 |
| West Virginia (statewide) | 12 | $21,306 | $22,195 | $55,596 | $18,596–$69,546 |
| Wisconsin (statewide) | 46 | $45,032 | $50,440 | $60,058 | $15,771–$69,451 |
| Wyoming (statewide) | 1 | — | — | — | $57,516–$57,516 |
Lowest and highest 12 hospital medians
| Hospital | Market | Median across insurers | × Medicare | Insurers | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Health Flint Hills, Llc | Kansas (statewide) | $11,531 | 0.6× | 3 | 2025-12-19 |
| Mccone County Health Center | Montana (statewide) | $13,015 | 0.6× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Troy Community Hospital | Pennsylvania (statewide) | $13,682 | 0.7× | 3 | 2026-03-31 |
| Ascension St John Sapulpa | Oklahoma (statewide) | $14,966 | 0.8× | 1 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel | Indianapolis IN | $15,000 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent'S Clay County | Florida (statewide) | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Kokomo | Indiana (statewide) | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Heart Center | Indiana (statewide) | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Fishers | Indianapolis IN | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Randolph | Indiana (statewide) | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Jennings | Indiana (statewide) | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Ascension St Vincent Williamsport | Indiana (statewide) | $15,002 | 0.7× | 11 | 2026-01-01 |
| Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital | New York (statewide) | $87,425 | 3.4× | 10 | 2026-04-01 |
| Union Medical Center | South Carolina (statewide) | $87,921 | 4.5× | 5 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center | California (statewide) | $89,438 | 3.3× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Alaska (statewide) | $90,148 | 3.9× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas (statewide) | $90,148 | 4.7× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| Cherokee Medical Center | South Carolina (statewide) | $93,302 | 4.9× | 4 | 2026-04-01 |
| St Luke'S Wood River Medical Center | Idaho (statewide) | $96,205 | 4.7× | 2 | 2026-03-25 |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center | California (statewide) | $97,022 | 3.6× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
| Lodi Community Hospital | Ohio (statewide) | $97,600 | 5.0× | 1 | 2026-06-15 |
| Providence St Joseph Medical Center | Montana (statewide) | $97,693 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-04-01 |
| Providence Centralia Hospital | Washington (statewide) | $112,682 | 4.9× | 2 | 2026-04-01 |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | California (statewide) | $125,558 | 4.7× | 1 | 2026-03-12 |
Every hospital is on its state's page (linked in the market table) and in the interactive explorer.
Questions
How much do commercial insurers pay hospitals for weight-loss surgery (sleeve)?
Across 1415 hospitals in 83 markets (metro areas and statewide) that post a usable dollar rate, the median commercial rate for inpatient stay (MS-DRG 621) is $21,795, 2.0× the same hospital's local Medicare base rate. The middle half of hospitals runs $16,411 to $28,702. Figures are each hospital's median across insurers, from its federal price-transparency file.
What does Medicare pay for weight-loss surgery (sleeve)?
Medicare's national inpatient base rate for MS-DRG 621 is $10,976, before local wage adjustment.
Which hospitals post the lowest and highest commercial rates for weight-loss surgery (sleeve)?
Lowest medians: Mccone County Health Center ($6,978), Grand Itasca Clinic And Hospital ($8,281), Schneck Medical Center ($8,480). Highest: Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr ($96,546), Taylorville Memorial Hospital ($76,986), Lucile Salter Packard Children'S Hsp At Stanford ($72,407). Coverage: every hospital whose price file we could read.