Gastric band surgery (Lap-Band) cost in Allentown, PA
In Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement (Lap-Band): from $13,892.40 to $13,892.40, with a median of $13,892.40. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $17,601.75 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43770, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown Medical Center Hackettstown, NJ · (908) 852-5100 Laps Gastric Restrictive Procedure Place Device | $13,892.40 | $48,506.00 | — | 71% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $13,892.40, median $13,892.40, highest $13,892.40.
What it is
A gastric band (Lap-Band) is an inflatable ring placed around the top of the stomach through small cuts, creating a small pouch so that a person feels full sooner. It is a weight-loss operation that is now done far less often than the sleeve or bypass.
What the price covers
The facility price usually covers the operating room and recovery and may not include the hospital stay. The surgeon, anesthesia, pre-surgery tests and follow-up visits are usually billed separately. Band adjustments (fills) after surgery are separate visits.