Gastric band surgery (Lap-Band) cost in Detroit, MI — inpatient
In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement (Lap-Band) as an inpatient: from $24,168.34 to $24,168.34, with a median of $24,168.34. Across Michigan, the median is $8,180.46 at 10 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43770, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Dec 31, 2025 and Dec 31, 2025.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Macomb Mount Clemens, MI · (586) 493-8000 LAP PLACE GASTR ADJ DEVICE | $24,168.34 | $48,336.68 | $5,694.94–$16,246.17 | 50% | Dec 31, 2025 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $24,168.34, median $24,168.34, highest $24,168.34.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $14,616.42 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.