Diagnostics can be a separate cost pathway
The pathway can include coronary CT angiography, stress or functional imaging, invasive coronary angiography and physiological or intravascular assessment before a revascularization decision is made.
PCI cost depends on lesion and procedure complexity
A PCI quotation can change with the number and complexity of lesions, stents and balloons, intravascular imaging, calcium-modification techniques, contrast use, hemodynamic support and inpatient monitoring.
CABG is a different surgical episode
Coronary bypass surgery involves cardiac surgery, graft selection, anesthesia, intensive care and a longer post-operative recovery pathway. A CABG estimate should not be compared directly with a PCI estimate without first understanding why the proposed clinical strategies differ.
Long-term medical treatment is separate from the hospital procedure
Lifestyle, lipid-lowering treatment, antithrombotic therapy, blood-pressure and diabetes management and antianginal medication remain part of chronic coronary disease management and may continue after either PCI or CABG.
International-patient quotations remain preliminary
German university hospitals generally prepare an estimate after medical review. Advance payment may be requested before treatment, and the final invoice is reconciled against the actual diagnostics, procedure, hospital stay and additional care delivered.
Official sources
Last source-reviewed 2026-08-31. Cost procedures and published service fees can change, so confirm current terms directly with the provider before transferring money or booking travel.