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

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 Pennsylvania

$8,087Typical
$8,087 – $21,739Most listed prices

From 5 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Pennsylvania.

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 Pennsylvania

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.

$8,087Lowest est. total
$8,087Typical
$23,666Highest

In Pennsylvania, from 5 providers.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Saint Vincent Hospital
    Hospital · Erie, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $332
    Source: Saint Vincent Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Jefferson Hospital
    Hospital · Jefferson Hills, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $350
    Source: Jefferson Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Canonsburg Hospital
    Hospital · Canonsburg, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $405
    Source: Canonsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Forbes Hospital
    Hospital · Monroeville, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $405
    Source: Forbes Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. Allegheny Valley Hospital
    Hospital · Natrona, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $424
    Source: Allegheny Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Grove City Hospital
    Hospital · Grove City, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $424
    Source: Grove City Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  7. Allegheny General Hospital
    Hospital · Pittsburgh, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $442
    Source: Allegheny General Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  8. AHN Wexford Hospital
    Hospital · Wexford, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $479
    Source: AHN Wexford Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. West Penn Hospital
    Hospital · Pittsburgh, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Doctor fee only
    $497
    Source: West Penn Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  10. Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital
    Hospital · East Norriton, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $6,841est. $8,087 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  11. Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
    Hospital · Philadelphia, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $6,841est. $8,087 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. St. Clair Hospital
    Hospital · Pittsburgh, PA
    Laparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for reflux
    Facility fee only
    $6,841est. $8,087 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

    Source: St. Clair Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026

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.