Gastric band surgery (Lap-Band) cost in Iowa
In Iowa, one hospital publishes a cash price for laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement (Lap-Band): $2,245.36 at Waverly Health Center (Waverly).
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 43770. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 27, 2026. See them on a map
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Health Center Waverly · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Insertion of adjustable stomach reduction device using an endoscope | $2,245.36 | $4,318.00 | Mar 3, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 1 | $2,245.36 | $2,245.36 |
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.
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band placement (Lap-Band) in other states
- Alabama$24,288.47
- Arizona$19,546.39
- California$22,064.00
- Florida$10,913.22
- Georgia$7,644.00
- Idaho$26,271.00
- Illinois$77,619.18
- Kansas$31,233.66
- Kentucky$1,801.80
- Louisiana$9,665.45
- Maryland$2,895.00
- Massachusetts$16,793.08
- Michigan$8,180.46
- Minnesota$3,605.36
- Montana$4,764.13
- Nebraska$1,917.83
- New Jersey$12,260.88
- New Mexico$1,410.00
- New York$12,320.22
- North Dakota$16,020.43
- Ohio$11,089.00
- Oklahoma$21,226.38
- Pennsylvania$17,601.75
- South Dakota$12,167.80
- Tennessee$10,088.95
- Texas$7,314.45
- Virginia$43,111.63
- Washington$12,668.91
- West Virginia$10,240.50
- Wisconsin$4,173.44
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.