Cholecystectomy Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Hawaii?

Expect roughly $3,828 to $12,172 for a cholecystectomy in Hawaii if you're commercially insured - that range already folds in both the facility charge and the physician fee. The median reported facility price across 9 hospitals is $4,765. It's built from CMS fee schedules and federally mandated hospital price transparency data.

Hawaii's island geography creates isolated health economies - each island is effectively its own market, and most specialized care on neighbor islands requires inter-island travel. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health cover most of the Oahu market. Transport and logistics costs embedded in hospital operating expenses push prices well above the mainland average for comparable services. 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.

Example: two commercially insured patients in the same area could pay ~$2,428 and ~$8,440 for the identical procedure - a $6,012 difference driven entirely by facility choice.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Hawaii

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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Cheapest Cholecystectomy Providers in Hawaii

Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.

#	Facility	City	Price	vs Median
1	Kau Hospital	Pahala, HI	$1,218	-$3,547
2	Hale Ho'ola Hamakua	Honokaa, HI	$1,218	-$3,547
3	Kahuku Medical Center	Kahuku, HI	$4,243	-$522
4	Hawaii Pacific Health	HI	$4,765	+$0
5	Queens Medical Center	Honolulu, HI	$8,440	+$3,675
6	Queens Medical Center - West Oahu	Ewa Beach, HI	$8,440	+$3,675
7	The Queens Medical Center - Wahiawa	Wahiawa, HI	$8,440	+$3,675
8	Queens North Hawaii Community Hospital	Waimea, HI	$8,472	+$3,707

Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

How where you go changes what you pay for cholecystectomy

The same cholecystectomy bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.

Hospital Outpatient

$2,113–$13,852

• Facility fee $1,133–$8,472
• Professional fee $980–$5,380

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hospital Inpatient

$2,113–$6,598

• Facility fee $1,133–$1,218
• Professional fee $980–$5,380

Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers

Hawaii Cholecystectomy prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters - the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

How we calculate "Your Price"

We prioritize cash price (the self-pay rate) over the negotiated rate, and only fall back to the gross charge, the inflated list price few people actually pay, when nothing else is reported.

Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $4,765 versus $1,218 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

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 Hawaii

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Hawaii?

Across 9 Hawaii hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $552 to $29,766, with a median of $4,765. Most facilities fall between $1,218 and $8,440. 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 Hawaii?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Hawaii data is Hilo Medical Center in Hilo at about $1,133. 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 Hawaii hospitals?

Prices vary up to 53.9× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Hawaii, the median cash (self-pay) price is $8,440 versus a median negotiated rate of $614 - about 13.7× 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 Hawaii?

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.

Other Hawaii Hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers for Cholecystectomy

These hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are registered in the CMS National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry as active hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in Hawaii. Cost estimates use the bundled service model for each place of service. Contact them directly for a formal quote.

Provider	City	Type	Est. Cost
ACPAYUMO MD LLC 8089839648	HONOLULU, HI	General Acute Care Hospital	$2,113–$13,852 bundled est.
ALI'I HEALTH CENTER 8083317960	KAILUA KONA, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
ALOHA EYE CLINIC SURGICAL CENTER LLC 8088773984	WAILUKU, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
ALOHA SURGICAL CENTER LLC 8088930578	KAHULUI, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
ANDREW MAEDA MD LLC 8085311116	HONOLULU, HI	General Acute Care Hospital	$2,113–$13,852 bundled est.
ASIA PACIFIC SURGERY, LLC 8085858855	HONOLULU, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
BLUDOC PEDIATRICS, INC. 8087228792	MILILANI, HI	Children's Hospital	$2,113–$13,852 bundled est.
CASTLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC 8082186850	KAILUA, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTER 8083635176	KAILUA, HI	General Acute Care Hospital	$2,113–$13,852 bundled est.
COMMUNITY CLINIC OF MAUI, INC. 8082449056	WAILUKU, HI	General Acute Care Hospital	$2,113–$13,852 bundled est.
DAVIS R KING MD INC. 8088746877	KAHULUI, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
GAMMA KNIFE CENTER OF THE PACIFIC INC 8085351579	HONOLULU, HI	Ambulatory Surgical Center	-
▼ Show 90 more Hawaii hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers GRACE LIU, MD, LLC 8085474682 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HAWAII ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC 8085315823 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - HAWAII HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CORPORATION 8082449056 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER EAST 8085476000 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER EAST 8085476011 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER WEST 8086787100 EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HAWAII MEDICAL CENTER, LLC 8085476762 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HAWAII VISION SURGICAL SUITES LLC 8083333233 HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - HAWAIIAN EYE CENTER INC 8086218448 WAHIAWA, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER 8089746709 HILO, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HILO BENIOFF MEDICAL CENTER 8089323000 HILO, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HONOKAA HOSPITAL & SKILLED NURSING 8087757211 HONOKAA, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. HONOLULU PLASTIC SURGERY LLC 8087926262 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - HONOLULU SPINE CENTER, LLC 8082372970 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - HONOLULU SURGERY CENTER LP 8085282511 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - HONOLULU VAMC 7023413020 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. JODI OLDFATHER, CRNA LLC 8089699669 HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - JON F GRAHAM MD LLC 8085504939 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - KAHUKU MEDICAL CENTER 8082939221 KAHUKU, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN 8084325738 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - KAISER FOUNDATION HEALTH PLAN, INC. 8082436000 WAILUKU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS 8084320000 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAISER PERMANANTE 8084320000 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAISER PERMANENTE 8084327785 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER 8082226188 PEARL CITY, HI Children's Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN 8089836000 HONOLULU, HI Women's Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAPIOLANI MEDICAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 8089838219 HONOLULU, HI Children's Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAU HOSPITAL 8089282050 PAHALA, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 8083389431 WAIMEA, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KOHALA HOSPITAL 8088896211 KAPAAU, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KONA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC 8083298311 KAILUA KONA, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - KONA HOSPITAL 8083229311 KEALAKEKUA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KUAKINI MEDICAL CENTER 8085362236 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KULA HOSPITAL 8088764301 KULA, HI Long Term Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KULA HOSPITAL 8088781221 KULA, HI Rural Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. KULA HOSPITAL 8088781221 KULA, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. LANAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 8085656411 LANAI, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. LEAHI HOSPITAL 8087337932 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAGLINAO MEDICAL MANAGEMENT LLC 8085362236 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MALAMA FIRST HEALTHCARE, INC. 8083750465 WAIMANALO, HI Rural Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM A KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS LLC 8085456411 LANA'I CITY, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAUI HEALTH SYSTEM A KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS LLC 8082449056 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 8082433030 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 8082422457 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 8084425700 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER 8082704236 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. MILILANI GASTRO, LLC 8087224028 MILILANI, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - MIS ENDOSCOPY, LLC 8089492208 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - MOLOKAI GENERAL HOSPITAL 8085535331 KAUNAKAKAI, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 8088814406 KAMUELA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC 8088814406 KAMUELA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. NORTH HAWAII COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC. 8088854400 KAMUELA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. OHANA ENDOSCOPY CLINIC, LLC 8084684600 KAPOLEI, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PACIFIC ASC LLC 8089492208 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC 8083126700 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC 8089693979 HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC 8085315828 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PACIFIC ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC 8084566420 PEARL CITY, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER 8084866000 AIEA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. PLASTIC SURGERY CTR OF THE PAC INC 8085211999 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - PUNAHELE ASSOCIATES, LLC 8089699669 HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - QUEENS MEDICAL CENTER 8082240629 PEARL CITY, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. REJUVENATE HAWAII 8089699669 HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - ROBERT WONG, MD, L.L.C. 8084860449 AIEA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. RYAN RAO, LLC 8085242575 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. SAMUEL MAHELONA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 8083389431 KAPAA, HI Critical Access Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. SATOMI FUJII MD LLC 5592866043 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN 8089414466 HONOLULU, HI Children's Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. SPECIALTY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC 8085362261 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL - EWA 8085478001 EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL - LILIHA 8085478001 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. ST. FRANCIS LILIHA LIVER CENTER 8085478001 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER 8085476000 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER - WEST 8086787000 EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 8089842154 WAILUKU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 8082413130 KAPAA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 8083224818 KEALAKEKUA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 8089330409 HILO, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL 8085224000 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. SURGERY CENTER OF THE PACIFIC, LLC 8089472020 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - SURGICAL SPECIALTIES, LLC 8085997779 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC 8089693973 HILO, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER 8086913000 EWA BEACH, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER 8085389011 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER 8085389011 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. THE QUEEN'S MEDICAL CENTER 8085474311 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. THE SURGICAL SUITES LLC 8085310127 HONOLULU, HI Ambulatory Surgical Center - WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITAL 8086218411 WAHIAWA, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. YD SAITO MD LLC 8087563710 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est. YOSHIMURA MEDICAL LLC 8085224000 HONOLULU, HI General Acute Care Hospital $2,113–$13,852 bundled est.

Est. cost = bundled estimate (facility fee + professional fee + anesthesia where applicable) based on CMS fee schedules and commercial rate multipliers. Contact each provider for an actual quote.

Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry. NPI numbers can be verified at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

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