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

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Amarillo, TX?

The same cholecystectomy in Amarillo, TX might cost you $833 at one facility and $833 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 2 reporting hospitals is $833. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Amarillo, TX

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Cheapest Cholecystectomy Providers in Amarillo, TX

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
1 Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. Amarillo, TX $833 +$0
2 Northwest Texas Healthcare System Amarillo, TX $833 +$0

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

Quick take

  • This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.

Texas is the largest commercial hospital market in the country by revenue. HCA, Tenet, and Community Health Systems are significant for-profit players across the state. Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio have genuine multi-system competition that creates real price variation. Rural Texas - particularly West Texas and the Panhandle - has extensive critical access hospital coverage where pricing differs substantially from urban PPS hospitals. 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 $833 versus $833 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.

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met ~$833
Deductible met - 20% coinsurance ~$167
Out-of-network provider $1,833+

Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Amarillo, TX

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Amarillo, TX?

Across 2 Amarillo, TX hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $833 to $833, with a median of $833. Most facilities fall between $833 and $833. 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 Amarillo, TX?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Amarillo, TX data is Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Inc. in Amarillo at about $833. By metro, Amarillo has the lowest median ($833). 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 Amarillo, TX?

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.

Before you book

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What matters before you schedule

ASC vs. hospital

Hospital outpatient departments typically charge 2-4x more than ASCs or independent centers for the same cholecystectomy - same outcome, very different bill. Call ahead and ask for a self-pay or cash quote at each setting you're considering.

What's on your bill

A cholecystectomy involves multiple providers who bill separately - typically Facility Fee, Surgeon Professional Fee, Anesthesia. Check each line item against your Explanation of Benefits to catch billing errors.

Cost by type

Which type your doctor orders for this cholecystectomy changes the billing code, and what you pay. For example: A recognized variation that can change the billing code and what you owe.

What to ask before you book

Get the CPT code from your doctor, confirm every provider involved (not just the facility) is in-network, ask for the cash-pay rate if you're uninsured or haven't met your deductible, and request a written estimate for cholecystectomy before you schedule.


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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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