Last updated: March 2026
How Much Does Angioplasty and Stent Placement Cost?
Cost Breakdown by Type
| Type / Procedure | Without Insurance | With Insurance |
|---|---|---|
| Single Vessel Angioplasty with Stent | $15,000 – $35,000 | $2,000 – $6,000 |
| Multi-Vessel Angioplasty | $25,000 – $50,000 | $4,000 – $8,000 |
| Drug-Eluting Stent Placement | $18,000 – $40,000 | $2,500 – $7,000 |
CPT/ADA Code: 92928
What Affects the Cost
- Brand-name vs. generic availability
- Insurance formulary tier placement
- Pharmacy choice (retail vs. mail-order vs. Costco)
- Manufacturer savings cards and coupons
- Dosage and quantity prescribed
- Geographic location
Insurance Coverage
Typical coverage: Medically necessary — covered after deductible; emergency vs. elective affects billing
Most insurance plans use a tiered formulary: Tier 1 (generic) $0-$15 copay, Tier 2 (preferred brand) $25-$75, Tier 3 (non-preferred brand) $50-$150, Tier 4 (specialty) $100-$500+. Prior authorization may be required for certain medications. Step therapy may require trying cheaper alternatives first.
How to Save Money
- Always ask for generic when available — saves 50-90%
- Use GoodRx, RxSaver, or similar discount cards
- Costco pharmacy is open to non-members and often has lowest prices
- Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs offers transparent low pricing
- Manufacturer patient assistance programs provide free medication to qualifying patients
- HSA/FSA funds can cover medication costs tax-free
Related Procedures & Costs
Frequently Asked Questions
Angioplasty with stent placement costs $15,000 to $50,000 without insurance. Multi-vessel procedures and drug-eluting stents increase costs.
Most patients go home within 1-2 days. Return to normal activities takes 1 week. Cardiac rehabilitation is recommended.
Drug-eluting stents are designed to be permanent. The risk of re-narrowing is about 5-10% within the first year.