Gastric band surgery (Lap-Band) cost in Nashville, TN — inpatient
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement (Lap-Band) as an inpatient: from $6,887.40 to $6,887.40, with a median of $6,887.40. Across Tennessee, the median is $10,088.95 at 2 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43770, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Nashville General Hospital Nashville, TN · (615) 341-4000 43770 LAP, PLACE GASTR ADJUST BAND | $6,887.40 | $11,479.00 | — | 40% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $6,887.40, median $6,887.40, highest $6,887.40.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $10,088.95 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.