Cholecystectomy Cost in Johnson City, TN (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Johnson City, TN?

The same cholecystectomy in Johnson City, TN might cost you $208 at one facility and $229 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 3 reporting hospitals is $211. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Johnson City, TN

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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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

Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $211 versus $211 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick.

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 Johnson City, TN

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Johnson City, TN?

Across 3 Johnson City, TN hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $203 to $255, with a median of $211. Most facilities fall between $207 and $229. 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 Johnson City, TN?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Johnson City, TN data is Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton at about $203. By metro, Johnson City has the lowest median ($233). 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.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a cholecystectomy in Johnson City, TN?

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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