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

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Tulsa, OK?

Where you have a cholecystectomy done in Tulsa, OK swings the bill from $1,959 to $3,212 for identical care. The median cash price across 8 reporting hospitals is $2,268. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Tulsa, OK

Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.

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INTEGRIS Health and Mercy (Oklahoma City) and Saint Francis Health System (Tulsa) are the primary players in Oklahoma's two major metro markets. Oklahoma has consistently high uninsured rates, and Medicaid reimbursement has historically been among the lowest in the country, both of which create upward pressure on commercial list prices. 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 $2,268 versus $1,925 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 Tulsa, OK

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Tulsa, OK?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $900, with most facilities between $735 and $1,090 (based on 7 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $1,501 to $4,717 across all 8 Tulsa, OK hospitals that publish prices. 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 Tulsa, OK?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Tulsa, OK data is St. John Sapulpa, Inc. at about $1,501. By metro, Tulsa has the lowest median ($4,059). Freestanding ambulatory surgery 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 Tulsa, OK hospitals?

Prices vary up to 3.1× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Tulsa, OK, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,266 versus a median negotiated rate of $900 - about 2.5× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as 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 Tulsa, OK?

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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