How Much Does Heart Transplant Surgery Cost?

The average Average hospital price for Heart Transplant Surgery is $16,696. Across 100 hospitals, prices range from $2,883 to $39,875.

Yes. Medicare pays physicians $4,539 on average. Under Original Medicare (Part B), you typically pay 20% after your deductible (~$908).

Uninsured patients often face the chargemaster rate (3-10x higher than cash price). Always ask the hospital for their self-pay or cash-pay rate — often 40-80% off the list price.

Hospital prices for the same procedure vary by insurance contract, facility overhead, and regional cost of living. In some cities, the highest-priced hospital charges 3-5× what the lowest-priced hospital charges for the same service.

Ask for the total estimated bill (including facility + anesthesia + supplies), whether the service is covered by your insurance, if the procedure can be done at an ambulatory surgery center (typically 30-60% cheaper), and what the cash-pay rate is.