Cholecystectomy Cost in Tennessee (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Tennessee?

A typical cholecystectomy in Tennessee costs $2,880–$8,283 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 60 hospitals is $1,889. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

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Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Tennessee

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HCA Healthcare, headquartered in Nashville, has significant hospital presence in its home state, creating pricing patterns more aligned with for-profit hospital economics than nonprofit systems in comparable markets. Vanderbilt University Medical Center anchors the Nashville academic tier. Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, maintaining a high uninsured rate that influences facility pricing structures. 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 $10,819, including Riverview Regional Medical Center at $17,072, 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 $1,889 versus $212 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 Tennessee

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Tennessee?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $882, with most facilities between $586 and $1,355 (based on 63 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Full market pricing - including cash rates, gross charges, and outlier facilities - ranges more widely, from $363 to $74,233 across all 60 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Tennessee data is Greeneville Community Hospital in Greeneville at about $188. By metro, Kingsport has the lowest median ($220). 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 Tennessee hospitals?

Prices vary up to 204.5× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Tennessee, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,543 versus a median negotiated rate of $882 - about 2.9× 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 Tennessee?

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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