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

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Springfield, MA?

The same cholecystectomy in Springfield, MA might cost you $1,310 at one facility and $1,310 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 4 reporting hospitals is $1,310. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Springfield, MA

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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Massachusetts has the highest commercial hospital reimbursement rates in the country, driven by extreme labor costs, the dominance of Mass General Brigham (Partners HealthCare), and a regulatory environment that has struggled to contain negotiated rate growth. The state has enacted multiple price transparency and rate growth laws aimed at curbing this pattern. Self-pay cash discounts in Massachusetts tend to be proportionally larger than in other high-cost states. 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

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,310 versus $1,310 inpatient, 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 Springfield, MA

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Springfield, MA?

Across 4 Springfield, MA hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $1,310 to $1,310, with a median of $1,310. Most facilities fall between $1,310 and $1,310. 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 Springfield, MA?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Springfield, MA data is Baystate Wing Hospital And Medical Centers in Palmer at about $1,310. 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.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a cholecystectomy in Springfield, MA?

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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