Cholecystectomy Cost in Tampa, FL (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Tampa, FL?

The same cholecystectomy in Tampa, FL might cost you $5,856 at one facility and $5,947 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 17 reporting hospitals is $5,856. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Tampa, FL

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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Florida has one of the most fragmented hospital markets in the country - HCA Healthcare (the nation's largest for-profit system, headquartered in Nashville), AdventHealth, BayCare, and dozens of independents compete aggressively in major metros. South Florida prices track higher than the rest of the state, driven by higher wage indices and a larger share of complex specialty care. Rural northern Florida has extensive critical access hospital coverage. 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

Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Tampa, FL

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Tampa, FL?

Across 17 Tampa, FL hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $1,638 to $6,313, with a median of $5,856. Most facilities fall between $5,856 and $5,947. 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 Tampa, FL?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Tampa, FL data is HCA FLORIDA WEST TAMPA HOSPITAL in Tampa at about $1,638. By metro, Tampa has the lowest median ($3,976). 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 Tampa, FL hospitals?

Prices vary up to 3.9× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Tampa, FL, the median cash (self-pay) price is $5,856 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,243 - about 4.7× 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 Tampa, FL?

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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