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Implantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricle cost in Alabama
Implantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricle usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Alabama
From 6 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Alabama.
Nationwide typical: $4,327 (most listed prices $1,253–$12,378).
Cheapest in Alabama
- $3,209
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huntsville Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Marshall Medical Center NorthImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$3,209
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Marshall Medical Center North price file · checked Oct 2026 - USA Health Children's & Women's HospitalImplantable ventricular assist device (VAD), one ventricleFacility fee only$4,296
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $34,493
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.