Cholecystectomy Cost in Little Rock, AR (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Little Rock, AR?

The same cholecystectomy in Little Rock, AR might cost you $4,001 at one facility and $5,408 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 15 reporting hospitals is $4,990. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Little Rock, AR

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Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield dominates commercial insurance contracting statewide, creating relatively uniform negotiated rates across most major health systems. UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) and Baptist Health anchor the major institutional tiers; rural Arkansas has extensive critical access hospital coverage where cash prices may be higher than urban facilities despite lower local costs. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) is one of the most common ambulatory surgeries in the US, and facility type is the single biggest cost lever - ambulatory surgery centers charge 40–60% less than hospital outpatient departments for identical outcomes. Most commercial payers require prior authorization, and the surgeon and anesthesiologist bill separately from the facility, so confirming all three providers are in-network prevents unexpected out-of-network charges.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (2) report prices above $9,246, including Baptist Health Extended Care Hospital at $11,092, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $4,990 versus $11,092 inpatient (about 2.2× more), so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Little Rock, AR

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Little Rock, AR?

Across 15 Little Rock, AR hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $1,540 to $11,092, with a median of $4,990. Most facilities fall between $3,026 and $5,408. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a cholecystectomy in Little Rock, AR?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Little Rock, AR data is CHI St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock at about $1,540. By metro, Little Rock has the lowest median ($5,206). Freestanding ambulatory surgery and imaging centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a cholecystectomy so much cheaper at some Little Rock, AR hospitals?

Prices vary up to 7.2× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Little Rock, AR, the median cash (self-pay) price is $4,996 versus a median negotiated rate of $861 - about 5.8× higher. Asking for the cash price or your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a cholecystectomy in Little Rock, AR?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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