Gastric band surgery (Lap-Band) cost in Grand Forks, ND
In Grand Forks, ND-MN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement (Lap-Band): from $16,020.43 to $16,020.43, with a median of $16,020.43. Across North Dakota, the median is $16,020.43 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43770, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 29, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 1, 2026 and Mar 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND · (701) 780-5000 HC LAP PLACE GASTR ADJUST BAND | $16,020.43 | $26,263.00 | — | 39% | Mar 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $16,020.43, median $16,020.43, highest $16,020.43.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $16,020.43. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
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.