Surgery
Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux cost in Ohio
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 Ohio
From 5 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Ohio.
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 Ohio
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.
In Ohio, from 6 providers.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Southwest General Health Center$2,213Hospital · Middleburg HeightsEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Knox Community Hospital$2,596Hospital · Mount VernonEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- cleveland clinic main campus$3,880Hospital · ClevelandEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Akron Children's Hospital - AkronLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxDoctor fee only$1,377Source: Akron Children's Hospital - Akron price file · checked Oct 2026
- Southwest General Health CenterLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$919est. $2,213 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Southwest General Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Knox Community HospitalLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$1,319est. $2,596 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Knox Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - cleveland clinic main campusLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$2,634est. $3,880 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: cleveland clinic main campus price file · checked Oct 2026 - Lima Memorial Health SystemLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$11,178est. $12,424 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Lima Memorial Health System price file · checked Oct 2026 - O'Fallon Surgical CenterLinx Procedure · LINX magnetic sphincter augmentation (reflux)Ask what's included$13,707est. $13,707 total
device not included
Source: physiciansasc.com · checked Oct 2026 - St Ritas Medical CenterLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$73,105est. $74,352 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Ritas Medical Center price file · checked Nov 2026
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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.