Surgery

Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux cost in Indiana

Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.

Typical cash price

In Indiana

$42,713Typical
$1,652 – $63,220Most listed prices

From 10 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Indiana.

Nationwide typical: $11,747 (most listed prices $2,217–$26,246).

Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Cash surgical centers usually quote facility, surgeon, anesthesia and device as one price. Pre-op workup (EGD, manometry 91010, pH study 91035) is billed separately.

Cheapest in Indiana

Total price

Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux

Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$1,500Lowest est. total
$42,713Typical
$69,882Highest

In Indiana, from 10 providers. Most listed prices: $1,652–$63,220.

Cheapest totals nearby

  • Lutheran Hospital
    Hospital · Fort Wayne
    Estimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
    $1,500
  • Dukes Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Peru
    Estimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
    $1,668
  • Goshen Hospital
    Hospital · Goshen
    Estimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
    $38,813

About this service and typical prices

  1. Lutheran Hospital
    Hospital · Fort Wayne, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $253est. $1,500 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  2. Dukes Memorial Hospital
    Hospital · Peru, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $422est. $1,668 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  3. Goshen Hospital
    Hospital · Goshen, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $37,566est. $38,813 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  4. Community Fairbanks Recovery Center
    Hospital · Indianapolis, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $41,466est. $42,713 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  5. Community Hospital Anderson
    Hospital · Anderson, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $41,466est. $42,713 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  6. Community Hospital North
    Hospital · Indianapolis, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $41,466est. $42,713 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Community Hospital South
    Hospital · Indianapolis, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $41,466est. $42,713 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. Community Heart and Vascular Hospital
    Hospital · Indianapolis, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $61,234est. $62,480 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. Marion General Hospital
    Hospital · Marion, IN
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $68,636est. $69,882 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

See all prices for Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux

Common questions

Is the radiologist's read included?

Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.

Do I need a referral?

Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.

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.