Cholecystectomy Cost in Salt Lake City, UT (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Salt Lake City, UT?

You could pay $2,697 or $2,843 for the same cholecystectomy in Salt Lake City, UT - depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 5 reporting hospitals is $2,770. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Salt Lake City, UT

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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Intermountain Health dominates the Utah market with over 50% of acute care beds and its own insurance arm, SelectHealth. If you're covered by SelectHealth, the posted prices here may not apply. For commercial patients not using Intermountain-affiliated plans, prices in Utah's urban Wasatch Front markets run below the Mountain West average. 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 (1) report prices above $3,062, including IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Park City Hospital at $4,619, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not.

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 Salt Lake City, UT

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Salt Lake City, UT?

Across 5 Salt Lake City, UT hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $2,697 to $4,619, with a median of $2,770. Most facilities fall between $2,697 and $2,843. 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 Salt Lake City, UT?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Salt Lake City, UT data is IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in C St E at about $2,697. 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 Salt Lake City, UT hospitals?

Prices vary up to 1.7× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Salt Lake City, UT, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,770 versus a median negotiated rate of $519 - about 5.3× 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 Salt Lake City, UT?

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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