Cholecystectomy Cost in Las Vegas, NV (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Las Vegas, NV?

The same cholecystectomy in Las Vegas, NV might cost you $1,589 at one facility and $1,589 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 12 reporting hospitals is $1,589. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Las Vegas, NV

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Nevada's hospital market is heavily concentrated in Las Vegas (dominated by HCA Healthcare, which operates the majority of acute care beds in the valley) and Reno (Renown Health). The Las Vegas market has more facility competition than most metro areas of its size, creating genuine price variation. Rural Nevada is extremely sparse - several counties have no hospital within 100 miles. 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

A small number of hospitals (3) report prices above $4,842, including Boulder City Hospital at $7,220, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $1,589 versus $1,589 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 Las Vegas, NV

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Las Vegas, NV?

Across 12 Las Vegas, NV hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $621 to $7,220, with a median of $1,589. Most facilities fall between $1,347 and $1,589. 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 Las Vegas, NV?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Las Vegas, NV data is St. Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin in Las Vegas at about $621. By metro, Henderson has the lowest median ($621). 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 Las Vegas, NV hospitals?

Prices vary up to 11.6× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Las Vegas, NV, the median cash (self-pay) price is $1,589 versus a median negotiated rate of $1,009 - about 1.6× 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 Las Vegas, NV?

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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