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Cholecystectomy Cost in New Jersey (2026 Price Guide)

What does a cholecystectomy cost in New Jersey?

You could pay $2,445 or $5,792 for the same cholecystectomy in New Jersey — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 26 reporting hospitals is $3,214. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

How prices are distributed across New Jersey hospitals:
  • Bottom 25% of hospitals: under $2,270
  • Median: $3,214
  • Above median (top 30%): $5,792+

That's a 3× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two patients in Newark:
  • Patient A (high-cost facility): ~$5,792
  • Patient B (lower-cost facility): ~$2,445
Same procedure. Same week. $3,347 difference.

Cheapest Cholecystectomy Providers in New Jersey

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
4 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $2,048 -$1,166
5 Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $2,211 -$1,003
6 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Rahway, NJ $2,211 -$1,003
7 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Hamilton Township, NJ $2,211 -$1,003
8 Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $2,445 -$769
9 Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $2,445 -$769
10 Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $2,445 -$769
11 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $2,626 -$588

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

The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Worth knowing: Declared gross charges vary significantly across New Jersey hospitals — the same procedure can look very different on a hospital's price list versus what you actually owe. Cash and negotiated prices are a more practical guide.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $3,214. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$3,214
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$643
Out-of-network provider $7,071+

Based on the state median of $3,214. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should shop prices directly — the same way you'd compare any major purchase
  • Insurance may not get you a better deal than the cash price
  • The cheapest facility can save you $1,684+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in New Jersey start around $2,270 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $2,270 and $6,722. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: Bergen New Bridge in Paramus (cash price from $1,530); Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch (cash price from $1,643); CareWell Health Medical Center in East Orange (cash price from $1,913). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in New Jersey

Each pin represents a hospital that filed price transparency data. Green pins are below the state cash-price average; red are above. Click any pin for facility name and price details.

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Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Bergen New Bridge: $1,530; Monmouth Medical Center: $1,643; CareWell Health Medical Center: $1,913
  • Most expensive: Cooper University Health Care: ~$10,748; The Valley Hospital: ~$8,695

→ Choosing the right facility can save $1,684+ vs. the state median.

New Jersey 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 the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Bergen New Bridge Paramus, NJ $1,530 -$1,684 $905–$19,862
#2 Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $1,643 -$1,571 $495–$9,389
#3 CareWell Health Medical Center East Orange, NJ $1,913 -$1,301 $350–$26,456
#4 Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $2,048 -$1,166 $495–$9,950
#5 Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $2,211 -$1,003 $495–$8,081
#6 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Rahway, NJ $2,211 -$1,003 $495–$6,418
#7 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Hamilton Township, NJ $2,211 -$1,003 $495–$8,086
#8 Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ $2,445 -$769 $495–$9,629
#9 Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City, NJ $2,445 -$769 $436–$8,080
#10 Trinitas Regional Medical Center Elizabeth, NJ $2,445 -$769 $337–$9,159
#11 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Newark, NJ $2,626 -$588 $347–$8,081
#12 Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ $2,626 -$588 $495–$9,673
#13 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ $2,929 -$285 $474–$15,197
#14 Shore Medical Center Somers Point, NJ $3,500 +$286 $3,500–$14,145
#15 Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional Cape May Court House, NJ $5,300 +$2,086 $5,300–$9,600
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#16 Kennedy University Hospital, Inc Stratford, NJ $5,646 +$2,432 $357–$14,710
#17 Kennedy University Hospital, Inc Cherry Hill, NJ $5,646 +$2,432 $357–$14,710
#18 Kennedy University Hospital, Inc Turnersville, NJ $5,646 +$2,432 $357–$14,710
#19 Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset Somerville, NJ $5,939 +$2,725 $357–$9,867
#20 Deborah Heart and Lung Center Browns Mills, NJ $6,983 +$3,769 $6,983–$32,235
#21 Saint Michaels Medical Center NJ $7,010 +$3,796 $20,995–$26,779
#22 Saint Clares Hospital Denville, NJ $7,010 +$3,796 $28,720–$37,441
#23 Saint Marys Hospital NJ $7,147 +$3,933 $21,278–$29,447
#24 University Hospital Newark, NJ $7,653 +$4,439 $17,103–$20,968
#25 The Valley Hospital NJ $8,695 +$5,481 $1,018–$17,843
#26 Cooper University Health Care Camden, NJ $10,748 +$7,534 $10,748–$26,269

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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Where you can save the most on cholecystectomy in New Jersey

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Bergen New Bridge Paramus, NJ $1,530 -$1,684
Monmouth Medical Center Long Branch, NJ $1,643 -$1,571
CareWell Health Medical Center East Orange, NJ $1,913 -$1,301
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Lakewood, NJ $2,048 -$1,166
Clara Maass Medical Center Belleville, NJ $2,211 -$1,003

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive cholecystectomy providers in New Jersey

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Facility City Price vs Median
Cooper University Health Care Camden, NJ $10,748 +$7,534
The Valley Hospital NJ $8,695 +$5,481
University Hospital Newark, NJ $7,653 +$4,439
Saint Marys Hospital NJ $7,147 +$3,933
Saint Michaels Medical Center NJ $7,010 +$3,796

Why prices vary this much

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

Learn more:
Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
How to read your medical bill
Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

Understand your cost before you go:
Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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About the Author

John Caruso, FSA, MAAA

Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.

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Published May 10, 2026 · Updated May 10, 2026

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