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

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Durham, NC?

The same cholecystectomy in Durham, NC might cost you $2,415 at one facility and $11,674 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 3 reporting hospitals is $3,698. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Durham, NC

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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Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare) and Wake Forest Baptist Health have merged into one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the Southeast. Duke Health and UNC Health anchor the Research Triangle academic tier, creating a market where major academic centers hold outsized pricing leverage. North Carolina has been an active target for FTC scrutiny of hospital consolidation. 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.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Durham, NC

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Durham, NC?

Across 3 Durham, NC hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $491 to $23,638, with a median of $3,698. Most facilities fall between $2,094 and $11,674. 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 Durham, NC?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Durham, NC data is Chatham Hospital, Inc. at about $491. 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 Durham, NC hospitals?

Prices vary up to 48.1× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Durham, NC, the median cash (self-pay) price is $13,668 versus a median negotiated rate of $491 - about 27.8× 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 Durham, NC?

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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