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1 According to an American Heart Association report, the average hospital charge for heart bypass surgery -- not including doctor fee -- is $117,094.
Immediate recovery from open heart surgery begins with the patient being taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring. (Technically speaking, an open heart surgery is any procedure where the chest is opened, which certainly includes procedures beyond a heart bypass (a valve replacement, for example).ou will eventually be encouraged to sit up in a chair, as well as eat and drink. If your open heart surgery and immediate recovery goes well, most of the tubes and special equipment will be removed within the first 24 to 48 hours. This is approximately how long your stay in the ICU will be.