Gastric sleeve surgery cost in Mason City, IA
In Mason City, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss: from $78,897.61 to $78,897.61, with a median of $78,897.61. Across Iowa, the median is $2,733.60 at 14 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 43775, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Mar 31, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City, IA · (641) 428-7000 PR Lap Surgical Gastric Restrictive Procedure Longitudinal Gastrectomy | $78,897.61 | — | $366.82–$23,029.31 | — | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $78,897.61, median $78,897.61, highest $78,897.61.
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 sleeve gastrectomy removes most of the stomach through small cuts, leaving a narrow tube-shaped stomach that holds much less food. It is a weight-loss (bariatric) operation for people with severe obesity, often with related conditions such as type 2 diabetes.
What the price covers
The facility price usually covers the operating room and recovery and may not include the hospital stay. The surgeon, anesthesia, pathology, pre-surgery tests and follow-up visits are usually billed separately.