Cholecystectomy Cost by State and Facility Type (2026)

Creator: John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Published: 2026-05-15T19:10:53.192Z
Keywords: cholecystectomy cost, cholecystectomy price, hospital price transparency, healthcare costs by state

Typical cost

$3,207–$8,883

Sticker price is almost never what patients actually pay.

Your actual cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, and where you are in your plan.

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Where You Get a Cholecystectomy Matters

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2–4× more than ASCs or independent centers for the same procedure - same outcome, very different bill.

Hospital Outpatient Department

Hospital Outpatient Department typically carries a higher price for a cholecystectomy. Facility fee billed separately from professional fee. Provider-based billing adds facility overhead. You can shop here - call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Ambulatory Surgery Center

Ambulatory Surgery Center typically carries a mid-range price for a cholecystectomy. Typically 40–60% less than hospital OP for surgical procedures. Anesthesia billed separately. You can shop here - call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote.

Hospital Inpatient

Hospital Inpatient typically carries the highest price for a cholecystectomy. DRG-based billing bundles most services. Professional fees billed separately. Length of stay drives cost.

Cholecystectomy Cost by Type

Which type your doctor orders changes the billing code - and what you pay. Here's how the common types differ.

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. Most common. Same-day or 1-night stay.

Laparoscopic with Cholangiography

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. Adds bile duct imaging - higher facility fee.

Open Cholecystectomy

A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe. Used for complex cases. Longer hospitalization - typically inpatient.

CostKits Data - Cholecystectomy

$1,810–$5,150

National typical range

Median across all 50 states

15×

National price spread

Cheapest vs. most expensive market

3,272

Facilities in our database

93% have observed negotiated rates

States with cost data

Updated 2026

CostKits Market Intelligence - Cholecystectomy

Confidence: High

Sources Used

CMS Medicare fee schedules (MPFS, OPPS, ASC)
Hospital price transparency files
Commercial rate relativity model

Estimate Composition

Observed negotiated rates		95%
Medicare baseline		5%
Estimated relativity		0%

258 geographic markets analyzed

3,272 facilities in dataset

50 states + 208 metros

Most insured patients do not pay the full facility price. See your likely out-of-pocket cost →

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Cholecystectomy is gallbladder removal surgery, most often performed laparoscopically for gallstones or gallbladder disease. It is one of the most common elective surgeries in the U.S.

How to Use This Data

These prices come from hospital price transparency files that hospitals are required by law to publish. They represent the range of what hospitals declare as their charges - actual negotiated rates with insurers are typically 40–60% lower.

If you have insurance: Your out-of-pocket cost is determined by your deductible, coinsurance, and your insurer's negotiated rate with the specific facility. Call your insurer for a pre-service cost estimate before scheduling.

If you are uninsured: Call 2–3 facilities directly and ask for their self-pay or cash-pay rate. Most facilities offer 20–50% discounts off list prices for upfront payment.

If you received a bill: Upload it to CostKits to compare what you were charged against what other facilities in your state reported.

This Procedure Is Shoppable - Choosing the Right Facility Can Save Thousands

Cholecystectomy is elective and schedulable. You have time to compare facilities - and hospital outpatient prices often run 2–4× higher than Hospital OP, ASC for identical clinical outcomes.

How to shop: Ask your doctor for the CPT code, then call 2–3 facilities and request an out-of-pocket cost estimate. Confirm your insurance is accepted. If uninsured, ask for the cash-pay rate - it's usually 20–50% below the list price.

Watch for Separate Bills from These Providers

A cholecystectomy involves multiple providers: the facility, the operating physician, and often Anesthesia. These providers bill independently - and each one may or may not be in your network, even if the facility is.

Action step: Before your procedure, ask the facility coordinator to confirm that all participating providers are in-network on your plan. The No Surprises Act (2022) protects you from unexpected out-of-network bills in many scenarios - but not all. Request a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) if you ask for one.

Who performs this: Cholecystectomy is typically performed by a General Surgery. The specialist's professional fee is billed separately from the facility charge - you will likely receive separate bills from each.

What's Actually on a Cholecystectomy Bill?

A single cholecystectomy can generate multiple separate bills. Each provider bills independently and they often arrive weeks apart. Here's what to expect at a Hospital Outpatient:

Billing Component	Always?	Typical Amount	Separate Bill?
Facility Fee	Always	$1,580–$5,554	Often
Surgeon Fee	Always	-	Usually
Anesthesia	Always	$420–$1,120	Usually

Data note

This page shows facility and allowed-amount price data - not your personal cost after insurance. What you'll actually pay depends on your deductible, coinsurance rate, and plan type.

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Common Cholecystectomy Billing Surprises

The sticker price is rarely the whole story. These are the charges that most often surprise people after a cholecystectomy - knowing them in advance is how you catch errors and avoid out-of-network bills.

You May Receive Two Bills

Most cholecystectomy episodes produce a facility charge and a separate professional (surgeon) charge. Even when the facility is in-network, the surgeon can be out-of-network.

The Surgeon Bills Separately

The surgeon bills independently from the facility and may arrive later as its own statement.

Anesthesia May Be Billed Separately

Anesthesia is frequently provided by a separate group and may be out-of-network even when the facility is not.

Facility Fees

Hospital facility fees are typically far higher than ambulatory or independent settings for the identical service.

Out-of-Network Surgeon

Confirm the surgeon - not just the facility - is in your network before the procedure.

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Cholecystectomy by Type & Body Part

Costs vary significantly by which cholecystectomy variant you need. Select a type to see state-by-state pricing and billing details:

Cheapest States for Cholecystectomy

The 10 lowest-cost states for cholecystectomy, by typical facility price range. Use these as a benchmark - even within a low-cost state, an independent imaging center usually beats a hospital outpatient department.

1. Maryland $828–$1,715
2. Delaware $636–$2,838
3. Iowa $1,614–$2,748
4. Michigan $1,541–$2,846
5. Georgia $1,733–$3,051
6. Massachusetts $1,783–$3,141
7. Pennsylvania $1,507–$3,433
8. Connecticut $2,375–$2,652
9. North Dakota $1,667–$3,582
10. Nevada $1,589–$3,764

Most Expensive States for Cholecystectomy

The 10 highest-cost states for cholecystectomy. If you're in one of these, shopping facilities and asking for the cash-pay rate matters most.

1. Wyoming $2,328–$9,573
2. North Carolina $5,416–$6,423
3. Hawaii $2,428–$8,440
4. South Carolina $4,972–$5,815
5. New Mexico $3,114–$7,515
6. Arkansas $2,272–$7,092
7. California $1,880–$7,203
8. South Dakota $3,394–$5,676
9. Alabama $2,768–$6,239
10. Mississippi $2,032–$6,941