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Heart Bypass Surgery Cost at Heartology
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We explain it openly: the cost range, what makes the amount differ, how to pay, and when bypass really is the right choice.
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Cost transparency
Heart Bypass Surgery: How Much Does It Cost?
Heart bypass surgery, or coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), is an operation that creates a new path for blood to flow around narrowed or blocked heart arteries, using a blood vessel taken from another part of the body. The cost of heart bypass cannot be generalized, because the surgical technique, the length of intensive care, and each patient's health condition differ.
Estimated Heart Bypass Surgery Cost at Heartology
Class I roomValid from October 1, 2026
Planned bypass, conventional technique
IDR 200,000,000 to IDR 300,000,000What the Heartology Estimate Includes
- Surgical team fees
- Cardiac operating room
- Intensive care
- Medication during your stay
Consultation and review of test results, surgery turns out not to be needed
IDR 1,000,000Planned bypass, minimally invasive technique (MICS), if your condition is suitable
IDR 230,000,000 to IDR 340,000,000Bypass combined with another operation (for example valve surgery), or high surgical risk
Personal estimate after evaluation by the surgeonEmergency surgery
Not calculated as an initial estimate
The estimates above are for a Class I room with a 7-day hospital stay, including 2 days in intensive care. Other room classes are adjusted accordingly. Estimates may change and are not a final bill.
What Makes the Cost Different for Each Patient
Surgical Technique Chosen
Conventional and minimally invasive surgery require different equipment, team expertise, and length of stay.
Time in Intensive Care
The period of close monitoring after surgery varies for each patient and is a major cost component.
Heart Condition and Other Illnesses
Reduced pumping function, diabetes, and kidney or lung problems may require extra preparation and monitoring.
Another Procedure at the Same Time
Valve surgery or another procedure in the same session adds to the duration and the equipment needed.
Planned or Emergency Surgery
Surgery after a heart attack or while the condition is not yet stable usually requires more intensive care.
Room Class, Length of Stay
The room class you choose and the number of days on the regular ward also determine the total cost.
Blood, Medication, and Tests
The need for transfusion, medication, and supporting tests during the stay varies, following each patient's clinical condition.
Items Often Not Included in the First Estimate
Ask about the following items when you receive an estimate, at any hospital:
- Consultations and tests before surgery, such as echocardiography or lung function tests
- Extra days in intensive care if recovery takes longer
- Blood and blood products beyond the amount estimated before surgery
- Additional procedures decided by the doctor during or after the operation
- Take-home medication, as well as routine follow-up visits and tests after discharge
- A cardiac rehabilitation program followed after the patient leaves the hospital
Why Is the Bypass Estimate Final Only after the Surgeon's Evaluation?
Angiography results show where the blockages are and how many there are. But the surgical technique, the vessels used as new paths, and the expected length of intensive care can only be determined after the surgeon has reviewed your test results and overall condition. That is why a good estimate explains several possibilities, including the possibility that another option turns out to be more suitable.
Costs That Are Often Forgotten: After Going Home
Bypass surgery is not the end of treatment. After going home, patients usually need to take long-term medication as directed by the doctor, attend regular follow-up visits, and are encouraged to join cardiac rehabilitation. In the early weeks, many families also arrange a caregiver at home and plan time off work. Include these items in your family's financial plan.
Why Can Bypass Costs Differ So Much?
The cost of bypass surgery at government hospitals, private hospitals, and hospitals abroad can differ widely, because the items included and the payment routes also differ. Before comparing numbers, check the points in the following list.
Comparing Estimates from Several Hospitals? Make Sure They Cover the Same Things
- Which surgical technique is included: conventional or minimally invasive?
- How many days of hospital stay and intensive care are included?
- Which room class is used as the basis for this estimate?
- Are the fees for the whole surgical team, including the anesthesiologist, included?
- Are blood, medication, and tests during the stay also included?
- What happens if intensive care needs to last longer than expected?
- Which payment route is used: self-pay, insurance, or BPJS Kesehatan?
- How long is this estimate valid, and when can the surgery be scheduled?
Payment
How to Pay: Self-Pay, Insurance, or Employer Coverage
For planned procedures, our team helps confirm how you will pay from the start, so you and your family know which part is covered and which part you need to prepare yourselves.
Self-Pay (General Patient)
You pay the hospital directly. Before the procedure, the admission team explains the estimate, deposit terms, and available payment methods.
Payment can be made in cash, by debit card, credit card, or bank transfer, and credit card installments follow the terms of the issuing bank.
Private Insurance
Heartology works with various insurance companies and claims administrators. There are two ways your coverage can work:
- Cashless: the hospital requests a letter of guarantee before the procedure; if approved, you only pay the difference beyond your policy benefits.
- Reimbursement: you pay first, then submit a claim to your insurer using official documents from the hospital.
Being listed as a partner does not necessarily mean every policy can be cashless. The final outcome depends on your policy type and the insurer's approval.
Employer Coverage
If your employer already works with Heartology, prepare a guarantee letter or cover letter from HR. Our team helps confirm the coverage before the procedure.
BPJS Kesehatan
Heartology does not work with BPJS Kesehatan, so procedures at Heartology cannot be covered by BPJS, even if you already have a referral letter.
- If you want to use BPJS, the procedure can be done at a BPJS partner hospital that provides it, through a referral from your primary care facility.
- If you want to consult at Heartology, you can still come as a general patient, including for a second opinion before deciding. You are free to continue treatment wherever you choose.
Before Relying on Insurance, Check These Five Things in Your Policy
- Limits for procedures or surgery. Some policies set a separate benefit limit for procedures or operations, below the policy's annual limit.
- Policy waiting period. Heart disease often has a waiting period, or is excluded if it existed before the policy started.
- Room class limits. Choosing a room above your policy entitlement may cause other costs to be covered proportionally.
- Benefits after going home. Check-ups, long-term medication, and cardiac rehabilitation are often handled under separate benefits.
- Having several policies. Personal and employer policies may be coordinated, according to the terms of each policy.
Insurance and Administrator Partners
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The partner list may change. Partnership status and benefits still need to be checked for your policy.
See insurance partner profilesHow We Check Your Coverage
- 1
Patient or Companion Sends Basic Information
The patient or companion sends a photo of the insurance card or employer guarantee letter, the patient's ID, and the doctor's procedure recommendation.
- 2
We Check Partnership Status and Benefits
Our team checks the partnership and the benefits of your policy or employer coverage at Heartology Cardiovascular Hospital.
- 3
The Hospital Submits an Initial Guarantee Request
For planned procedures, the hospital requests approval from the insurer or employer before the procedure.
- 4
You Receive an Overview of the Difference
You know the estimated covered amount and the amount you need to prepare yourself before signing the procedure consent form.
In an emergency, medical treatment comes first. Coverage matters are handled while the patient is being treated.
Before you decide
Is Bypass Surgery Always Necessary?
Not all coronary heart disease needs surgery. The decision is based on a combination of your symptoms, the pattern of blockages on angiography, your heart function, and your overall health. The overview below helps you talk with your doctor; it does not replace the doctor's assessment.
When Bypass Is Usually Considered
- Severe narrowing in the left main artery, the vessel that supplies most of the left heart muscle.
- Narrowing in all three main arteries, especially with diabetes or reduced heart pumping function.
- A blockage pattern that is complex for a stent, such as long or heavily calcified blockages, or blockages at many branch points.
- Another heart operation is needed at the same time, such as valve surgery, so bypass can be done in the same session.
When Bypass Is Not Necessarily the First Step
- Blockages in one or two arteries that are suitable for a stent, without involving the left main artery.
- Stable coronary heart disease with controlled symptoms, so optimal medication can be a reasonable first step.
- Narrowing that appears on angiography, but when measured, is not proven to significantly reduce blood flow.
- Very high surgical risk, for example a very weak overall condition or severe lung and kidney problems.
Many Cases Fall between These Two Groups
In such situations, your case can be discussed by cardiologists and surgeons together in a Heart Meeting before a recommendation is made.
Questions Worth Asking Your Doctor
- What is the goal of bypass for me: to relieve symptoms, to prevent heart events, or both?
- Why is bypass surgery recommended over a stent for my blockage pattern?
- Has my case been discussed jointly by a cardiologist and a surgeon?
- How many arteries will be bypassed, and where will the grafts be taken from?
- What might happen if I delay surgery or choose medication first?
- Is a minimally invasive technique possible for me, and if not, why?
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Our doctors can review the angiography and test results you already have, then explain the options relevant to your condition. The decision stays with you and your family.
Treatment options
Bypass, Stent, or Medication: What Is the Difference?
All three aim to maintain blood flow to the heart muscle, in different ways and with different considerations. The right choice depends on your blockage pattern and your overall condition.
| Aspect | Medication and lifestyle changes | Stent placement (PCI) | Bypass surgery (CABG) (Covered on this page) |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Controls risk factors, relieves symptoms, and slows plaque progression | Opens the narrowing from inside the artery with a balloon, then places a stent, through a catheter | Creates a new path around the blockage using a blood vessel from another part of the body |
| Anesthesia | Not needed | Local anesthesia; patients usually stay awake | General anesthesia |
| Wound | None | A small puncture at the wrist or groin | An incision in the chest |
| Hospital stay (planned cases, typically) | Not needed | Short, about 1 to 2 days | Longer, about one week or more |
| Return to light activity (typically) | No recovery period | A few days to about one week | Gradually over several weeks to about 2 to 3 months |
| Usually considered for | Stable coronary heart disease with controlled symptoms | Blockages in one or several arteries suitable for a stent, and acute heart attack | Blockages in many arteries or complex left main disease, especially with diabetes or reduced heart function |
| Long-term medication needed? | Yes | Yes, including blood thinners | Yes |
These three options do not always replace one another. Patients who have had a stent or bypass still need long-term medication and risk factor control.
Why the Decision Often Involves Two Doctors
An interventional cardiologist assesses whether the blockage can be treated with a stent, while a surgeon assesses whether surgery is feasible and beneficial. For blockage patterns that fall between the two, your case can be discussed jointly in a Heart Meeting, so the recommendation considers both perspectives.
Heart stent cost detailsProcedure technique
Conventional or Minimally Invasive (MICS): What Is the Difference for You?
The goal of bypass surgery is always the same: to create a new path so blood can flow around the blockage. What differs is how the surgeon reaches the heart. At Heartology, some bypass operations can be performed with a minimally invasive approach (minimally invasive cardiac surgery, MICS) if the patient's condition is suitable.
| Aspect | Conventional surgery | Minimally invasive (MICS) |
|---|---|---|
| How the heart is reached | Incision in the middle of the chest; the breastbone is divided | Smaller incision on the side of the chest; the breastbone stays intact |
| Goal of surgery | Creates a new path around the blockage | Same |
| Heart-lung machine | May use a heart-lung machine, or be done while the heart keeps beating (off-pump) in suitable patients | At Heartology, performed while the heart keeps beating, without a heart-lung machine (off-pump) |
| Breastbone healing | Needed, usually over several weeks to about 3 months | Not needed, because the breastbone is not divided |
| Suitability | Can be used for a wide range of blockage patterns and conditions | Only for certain patients and blockage patterns |
| Who decides | The surgeon, after a thorough evaluation | The surgeon, after a thorough evaluation |
What Is Off-Pump Surgery?
With the off-pump technique, the heart is not stopped and its work is not taken over by a heart-lung machine while the new paths are connected. The surgeon uses a stabilizer on the part of the heart being stitched. Like other approaches, this technique is chosen based on each patient's condition.
What Does It Mean for Recovery?
Because the breastbone stays intact, MICS patients do not go through breastbone healing after surgery. In suitable patients, this may help them return to daily activities. Even so, MICS is still major heart surgery with general anesthesia and intensive care, and recovery time still differs from person to person.
Not Every Patient Is Suitable for MICS
Before choosing an approach, the surgeon weighs several factors, including the location and number of arteries to be bypassed, the shape of the chest cavity and lung function, any previous chest or heart surgery, an emergency or severely reduced heart function, and the need for another operation in the same session. If MICS is not suitable, conventional surgery is not a second-class option. This approach has long been widely used, and your doctor chooses the method that suits your condition.
The Surgical Plan May Change
During surgery, the surgeon may change the plan, for example by switching to a heart-lung machine or to a conventional incision, if the situation requires it for your safety. Ask about this possibility during your consultation, including how it affects the cost.
About the Cost
The cost of the minimally invasive approach can differ from conventional surgery, because the equipment and length of stay are not the same. If the surgeon considers both options possible, ask for an estimate for each.
Want to Know Whether MICS Suits You?
Have your angiography report ready. Only a surgeon can assess whether MICS is suitable for you.
Procedure
From Consultation to Going Home: The Bypass Surgery Pathway at Heartology
- 01
Consultation and Angiography Review
A cardiologist reviews your symptoms, medical history, and the angiography results you already have, then assesses whether bypass surgery is truly relevant.
- 02
Evaluation by the Surgeon
A cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon assesses whether surgery is feasible and which approach suits you. Your case can be discussed with the team in a Heart Meeting.
- 03
Supporting Tests before Surgery
These usually include echocardiography, laboratory tests, a chest X-ray, and lung function tests. The cost estimate and the coverage application are also finalized at this stage.
- 04
Day of the Bypass Surgery
Under general anesthesia, the surgeon creates new paths using vessels from the chest wall, leg, or arm. The operation usually lasts three to six hours. It can be done while the heart keeps beating without a heart-lung machine (off-pump), or with the help of that machine, based on the surgeon's judgment.
- 05
Monitoring in Intensive Care
After surgery, you are closely monitored. The breathing tube is usually removed within hours, and then you start sitting up and moving gradually.
- 06
Ward Stay and Early Exercises
You start walking, practicing breathing exercises, and learning to care for your wound. For planned surgery without complications, the hospital stay is usually about one week.
- 07
Going Home, Medication, and Follow-Up
You go home with a follow-up schedule, medication to take regularly, and guidance on activity and wound care while recovering at home.
Emergency Pathway
In a heart attack or an unstable condition, the pathway is different. Treatment is given as quickly as possible through the emergency pathway, and administrative matters are handled while the patient is being treated.
Heart Attack Center 1500 258Supporting Technology
The following pages explain the technology and facilities that support bypass surgery at Heartology.
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) TechnologyA way of performing heart surgery through a small incision between the ribs or through part of the breastbone, using long-shafted surgical…
- Operating Theatre (Cardiac Operating Room)An operating room dedicated to heart and blood vessel surgery, where the surgical, anesthesia, perfusion, and nursing teams work together…
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (ICU)An intensive care unit for heart and blood vessel patients who need close monitoring and prompt treatment, for example after heart surgery…
Benefits and limits
Expected Benefits and Their Limits
Expected Benefits
- Creates new paths so blood can flow around narrowed or blocked coronary arteries
- Can relieve chest pain (angina) and help you return to activities more comfortably
- In certain groups, such as blockages in many arteries or the left main artery, diabetes, or reduced heart function, bypass can improve life expectancy
- Can treat several blockages in one operation, including blockage patterns that are complex for a stent
- Can be done together with another heart operation, such as valve surgery, in the same session
Medical Notes
- The decision to operate is made after evaluation by a cardiologist and a surgeon, and your case can be discussed in a Heart Meeting.
- Bypass does not cure coronary heart disease; long-term medication and risk factor control are still needed.
- Not every patient is suitable for MICS; only a surgeon can assess whether it suits you.
- In a heart attack or an unstable condition, treatment comes first through the emergency pathway.
Limits of the Benefits
Bypass surgery does not cure coronary heart disease. The new vessels (grafts) can narrow or become blocked over time, and new narrowing can develop in other arteries if risk factors are not controlled. Results and recovery time differ for each patient, and the surgical plan may change for your safety. The estimate on this page is not a final bill; the final cost is determined after evaluation by the surgeon and follows the care received.
Risks
Risks You Should Know About
Like any medical procedure, this one carries risks. How large they are differs from person to person, and your doctor will explain them specifically before you sign the consent form.
More common, usually mild
- Pain and discomfort at the surgical wound
- Swelling or numbness in the leg where the vessel was taken
- Irregular heart rhythm in the first few days
- Trouble sleeping, tiredness, and mood changes
Rare, but important to watch for
- Bleeding that requires a blood transfusion or another operation
- Surgical wound infection, including infection of the breastbone
- Stroke or problems with brain function after heart surgery
- Reduced kidney function, or lung problems such as pneumonia
- A heart attack during or after surgery
- Life-threatening conditions, including the risk of death
After you go home
- Narrowing or blockage of the new vessel (graft) over time
- New narrowing in other arteries if risk factors are not controlled
- Prolonged anxiety or sadness that should be discussed with your doctor
Ask your doctor: what are my personal risk factors, such as age, kidney function, lung function, or diabetes, and what is done to reduce them?
Call 1500 258 or Go to the Nearest Emergency Department Right Away If After Going Home You Have:
- Chest pain or shortness of breath, at rest or during activity
- Fever, or a surgical wound that is red, swollen, or leaking fluid
- A very fast or irregular heartbeat, or one accompanied by fainting
- Sudden weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, or a drooping face
- A feeling that the breastbone shifts or clicks when you move
Preparation
What to Prepare before Surgery
Complete preparation helps the doctor assess your condition faster and helps our team prepare a more accurate estimate. Not complete yet? You can still start, and our Heart Consultant will guide you.
Medical Documents
- Angiography report and recording on CD or as a file
- Medical summary and written recommendation from your previous doctor
- Your most recent echocardiography, ECG, and laboratory results
- A list of all medications you take, including supplements
Important Information for the Medical Team
- Blood thinners and diabetes medication. Do not stop them or change the dose yourself.
- Any history of allergies, bleeding, stroke, or lung and kidney disease.
- Smoking habits. Quitting as early as possible helps prepare your lungs for surgery.
Administration
- Identity documents of the patient and the responsible family member
- Insurance card and policy, or an employer guarantee letter
- Initial deposit based on the estimate, explained by the admission team before the procedure
Surgery Day and Preparing Your Home
- Follow the fasting and skin preparation instructions before surgery
- Remove jewelry and leave valuables at home
- Arrange a caregiver for the early weeks after you go home
- Set up the bedroom and toilet so they are easy to reach
For the security of your data, medical files are not uploaded through the form on this page. Our Heart Consultant will guide you in sending documents through a secure official channel.
Recovery
After Bypass Surgery: Recovery and Follow-Up
Bypass creates a new path for blood flow, but it does not cure coronary heart disease itself. Long-term results depend greatly on what you do after going home.
The First Week after Going Home
Tiredness and wound pain are normal. Increase activity gradually, for example by walking, as directed by the medical team.
Wound and Breastbone
Keep the wound clean. After conventional surgery, avoid lifting or pushing heavy objects until your doctor allows it.
Medication and Risk Factors
Take your medication regularly and do not stop it yourself. Control your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, and stop smoking.
Returning to Activities Gradually
Driving, working, and exercising resume at different times for each patient, as directed by the doctor.
Joining a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Structured exercise and education supervised by the medical team, to support recovery and prevent repeat heart events.
Emotions and Family Support
Feeling anxious or sad after surgery is fairly common. Tell your doctor if it does not improve.
Clear information
Terms and Conditions
- Estimates are for a Class I room with a 7-day hospital stay, including 2 days in intensive care; other room classes are adjusted accordingly.
- Estimates are valid from the date shown on this page and may change.
- Estimates are not a final bill; the final cost is determined after evaluation by the surgeon.
- Extra days in intensive care, blood beyond the estimate, take-home medication, and cardiac rehabilitation are not included in the estimate.
- Emergency surgery is not calculated as an initial estimate; the cost follows the procedures and care received.
- Heartology does not work with BPJS Kesehatan.
- Cashless status depends on your policy type, your benefits, and the insurer's approval.
- The initial deposit based on the estimate is explained by the admission team before the procedure.
Medical team
Heart Surgery Team and Cardiologists at Heartology
Bypass surgery is performed by a team: cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and the intensive care team. You have the right to know who reviews your condition and who performs the surgery.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
Dr. dr. Dudy A. Hanafy, Sp.BTKV, Subsp. JD(K), MARS
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Advanced Cardiovascular Surgical Care +1 center
Clinical focusMinimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery · Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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dr. Rr. Pasati Lintangella, Sp.BTKV
Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery
Advanced Cardiovascular Surgical Care +1 center
Clinical focusAdult Cardiac Surgery · Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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dr. Salomo Purba, Sp.BTKV, Subsp.JPK(K)
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Congenital and Structural Heart Center +2 centers
Clinical focusPediatric Heart Surgery · Congenital Heart Defect Surgery
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dr. Widya T. Suwatri, Sp.BTKV, Subsp. JD(K)
Adult Cardiac Surgery
Advanced Cardiovascular Surgical Care +1 center
Clinical focusMinimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery · Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
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dr. Adrianus Kosasih, Sp.JP(K)
Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Intervention Procedures
Clinical focusPrimary Coronary Intervention · PCI for Acute Coronary Syndrome
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Dr. dr. Dafsah A. Juzar, Sp.JP(K)
Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Intervention Procedures +1 center
Clinical focusComplex Coronary Intervention · Cardiac Catheterization
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Dr. med. dr. Denio A. Ridjab, Sp.JP(K)
Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Intervention Procedures +2 centers
Clinical focusInterventional Cardiology · Coronary Artery Disease
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Dr. dr. Jajang Sinardja, Sp.JP(K)
Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Intervention Procedures
Clinical focusAcute Coronary Syndrome · Primary Coronary Intervention
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Facilities
Facilities Supporting Heart Surgery
Bypass surgery is performed in a cardiac operating room, supported by intensive care, cardiac emergency services, supporting tests, and rehabilitation in one specialized cardiovascular hospital.
Heart Attack Center 1500 258
24-hour service for cardiac emergencies, including heart attack patients.
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Center
For diagnostic tests such as an ECG, echocardiography, treadmill test, and cardiac CT.
Paripurna Accreditation
From the Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Accreditation Institute (LAM-KPRS).
Cardiac Operating Room
Operating rooms supported by surgical, perfusion, and cardiac anesthesia teams.
Intensive Care Units
ICU and HCU for close monitoring of patients after heart surgery.
Hospital Blood Bank
Supports blood needs during surgery and the hospital stay.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
A supervised exercise program from the hospital stay through recovery after the patient goes home.
Patient stories
Bypass Surgery Patient Experiences
Hearing about other patients' experiences often helps families picture the process more calmly. Whether a minimally invasive approach is suitable is decided by the surgeon after evaluation.
Every patient's condition is different. This story is an individual experience and does not guarantee a particular treatment result.
Common questions
Questions about Cost and Bypass Surgery
The answers below are general, while the cost details and whether surgery suits your condition are confirmed during your consultation with the surgeon and our team.
How much does heart bypass surgery cost at Heartology?
For planned bypass surgery with the conventional technique, the cost range at Heartology is IDR 200,000,000 to IDR 300,000,000 for a Class I room, including a 7-day hospital stay, valid from October 1, 2026. The final cost depends on the surgical technique, the length of intensive care, your health condition, the room class, and any additional procedures.
Does Heartology accept BPJS Kesehatan for bypass surgery?
No. Heartology does not work with BPJS Kesehatan, so procedures at Heartology cannot be covered by BPJS. Patients can have surgery as self-pay patients, with partner private insurance, or with employer coverage. If you want to use BPJS, bypass surgery can be done at a BPJS partner hospital that offers heart surgery, through a referral from your primary health facility.
What is usually included in the cost of bypass surgery?
The estimate for planned bypass at Heartology covers the surgical and anesthesia team fees, the operating room, intensive care, the hospital stay, and medication and tests during the stay. Items not yet included are, among others, extra days in intensive care, blood beyond the estimate, take-home medication, and cardiac rehabilitation after discharge.
Why can heart bypass costs differ widely between hospitals?
Because the items included, the room class, the number of intensive care days, the surgical technique, and the payment route differ. Heart bypass costs at government hospitals, private hospitals, and hospitals abroad are structured differently. When comparing, make sure the items compared are equivalent, and make sure the medical decision is clear first.
Does bypass with a minimally invasive technique (MICS) cost differently?
It can, because the equipment, team expertise, and length of stay are not the same as for conventional surgery. The estimate for planned bypass with the minimally invasive approach (MICS) at Heartology is IDR 230,000,000 to IDR 340,000,000 for a Class I room, valid from October 1, 2026. What needs to be confirmed first is whether MICS suits your condition. If the surgeon considers both options possible, ask for an estimate for each.
Does the number of bypassed arteries affect the cost?
The number of arteries affects the length and complexity of the operation, but it is usually not the sole factor in the cost. The length of intensive care, your health condition, and additional procedures also have a large effect. That is why terms such as single, double, or triple bypass are not enough to estimate the final cost.
How long is the hospital stay after bypass surgery?
For planned surgery without complications, patients usually stay about one week, including one to several days in intensive care. For emergency surgery or when other conditions are present, the stay can be longer, and this also affects the cost.
My insurer is on the partner list. Is cashless service certain?
Not necessarily. Cashless status depends on your policy type, your benefits, and the insurer's approval. For planned surgery, our team can help submit a pre-authorization before surgery, so you know in advance how much is covered and how much you may need to pay yourself.
My insurance limit is not enough for bypass surgery. What are my options?
Costs above your policy benefits are your personal responsibility. Also check whether your policy has a specific limit for surgery, below the annual limit. If you have more than one private insurance policy, the benefits may be coordinated according to each policy's terms. Ask for an estimate of the difference before surgery so there are no surprises at discharge.
My employer's policy requires BPJS to be used first. Can it still be used at Heartology?
It depends on the policy terms. Send us your policy information, and our team will help check it with your insurer or your company's HR before surgery.
Can I use employer coverage?
Yes, if your company works with Heartology. Prepare a guarantee letter or referral letter from HR, and our team will help confirm the coverage before surgery.
Can payment be made in installments?
Payment can be made in cash, by debit card, credit card, or bank transfer, and credit card installments follow the terms of the issuing bank.
My doctor said I can no longer have a stent and need bypass. May I ask for a second opinion first?
Yes, and that is reasonable for planned surgery. Our doctors can review the angiography and test results you already have, then explain the considerations between a stent, bypass, and medication for your condition. The decision stays with you. The exception: if you are having a heart attack, do not delay treatment to seek a second opinion.
I already have a recommendation or estimate from another hospital. Can Heartology review it?
Yes. Our doctors can review the test results and medical recommendations you have received, and our team can prepare a Heartology estimate based on your condition. We do not assess other hospitals' rates, because the items each hospital includes may differ. You are free to decide where to have surgery.
Is bypass surgery a type of open-heart surgery?
Conventional bypass surgery is open-heart surgery, because the surgeon reaches the heart through an incision in the middle of the chest and divides the breastbone. With the minimally invasive approach (MICS), the heart is reached through a smaller incision without dividing the breastbone. The search terms heart bypass surgery cost and bypass heart surgery cost refer to the same procedure.
Can bypass surgery at Heartology be done without a heart-lung machine?
Yes, in suitable patients. Bypass surgery with the minimally invasive approach (MICS) at Heartology is performed while the heart keeps beating, without a heart-lung machine (off-pump), and the off-pump technique is also used in conventional surgery. The technique is chosen by the surgeon after assessing your condition. During surgery, the surgeon may switch to a heart-lung machine if the situation requires it, for your safety.
How long until I can return to work after bypass surgery?
It varies for each patient. After conventional surgery, light activity is usually resumed gradually over several weeks, and full recovery may take about 2 to 3 months. Office work can usually be resumed earlier than heavy physical work. Your doctor decides the timing at follow-up visits.
What if I have heart attack symptoms?
Do not wait, and do not compare costs first. Call Heart Attack Center 1500 258 right away or go to the nearest emergency department. This page is not an emergency service.
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