Surgery
Laparoscopic magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) for reflux cost in Texas
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 Texas
From 24 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Texas.
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 Texas
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 Texas, from 24 providers. Most listed prices: $3,863–$11,747.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital$1,605Hospital · NacogdochesEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown$3,325Hospital · DallasEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth$3,778Hospital · Fort WorthEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Titus Regional Medical CenterLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxDoctor fee only$1,348Source: Titus Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Nacogdoches Memorial HospitalLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$359est. $1,605 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center UptownLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$2,078est. $3,325 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort WorthLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$2,531est. $3,778 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Wort price fil · checked Oct 2026 - William P Clements Jr University HospitalLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$2,759est. $4,061 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: William P Clements Jr University Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center Surgical HospitalLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$4,384est. $5,630 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University Medical Center of El PasoLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$4,384est. $5,630 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: University Medical Center of El Paso price file · checked Oct 2026 - St Joseph Medical CenterLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$10,499est. $11,746 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Joseph Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care HospitalLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$10,500est. $11,747 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. +7 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Baylor Scott & White Emergency Medical Center - Cedar ParkLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$10,500est. $11,747 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. +6 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Baylor Scott & White Emergency Medical Center - Ce price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Foundation Surgical Hospital of San AntonioLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$15,363
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Woodland Heights Medical CenterLaparoscopic magnetic band placement around lower esophagus for refluxFacility fee only$21,760
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Woodland Heights Medical Center price file · checked Oct 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.