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

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Utah?

A typical cholecystectomy in Utah costs $4,097–$8,816 for a commercially insured patient, including facility and physician fees. The median reported facility price across 29 hospitals is $2,770. This estimate is based on CMS fee schedules and hospital price transparency data published under federal law.

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.

Where you go inside Utah counts as much as which plan you have: North Logan's median ($5,356) runs 7.9× Kanab's ($675). The same cholecystectomy that costs $519 at IHC Health Services Inc., DBA Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan reaches $27,119 at Ashley Regional Medical Center — a 52.3× gap across the 29 Utah hospitals reporting prices. The median Utah price is $2,770. Most facilities fall between $2,697 and $5,084. Self-pay patients are quoted more than insurers actually pay: the median cash price is $2,843 versus a median negotiated rate of $519 — about 5.5× higher, so asking for the cash or insurer-negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on your bill.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Utah

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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The facility you choose matters more than almost anything else — the same procedure, same quality, same state can cost 5× more at one hospital versus the one down the road.

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Lower-cost options in Utah start around $2,697 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $2,697 and $5,381. A smaller group reports prices above that — often academic medical centers or high-cost markets.

If you're comparing specific hospitals, the lowest self-pay rates reported in this dataset include: San Juan Hospital in Monticello (cash price from $1,831); BRIGHAM CITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL in Brigham City (cash price from $2,320); CACHE VALLEY HOSPITAL in North Logan (cash price from $2,320). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Utah Cholecystectomy prices by facility

All prices below come from hospital chargemasters — the official price lists each hospital must publish under federal law. Gross charge is the undiscounted list price; cash price is the self-pay rate; negotiated range covers the spread across insurance contracts.

Source: CMS hospital price transparency machine-readable files. vs Median = savings or premium relative to the state median price. Gross Charge = undiscounted list price for reference.

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Where you can save the most on cholecystectomy in Utah

These facilities have the lowest declared prices relative to the state median — they represent the best opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket cost for this procedure.

Most expensive cholecystectomy providers in Utah

These facilities report the highest prices for this procedure. Academic medical centers and specialty hospitals often top this list — their gross charges rarely reflect what anyone actually pays, but understanding the spread helps you negotiate.

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (2) report very high prices above $9,407, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

Setting drives much of the gap in Utah: the median outpatient price is $2,697 versus $3,077 inpatient, so where a procedure is performed often matters more than which hospital you choose. Of the Utah facilities reporting prices, 17 fall in a low-cost tier (up to $2,697) while 9 sit in a high-cost tier ($5,381 and up) — a lower-priced option almost always exists within the same state.

The spread comes from how each hospital sets its chargemaster (the undiscounted list price), what cash discounts it applies, and what rates it negotiates with each insurer. Facility classification matters too — a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not. Understanding these mechanics is the first step to paying less.

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How insurance changes what you actually pay

Hospital list prices are only part of the picture. What you pay out of pocket depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility is in-network, and whether your plan classifies the visit as outpatient or inpatient. A lower gross charge doesn't guarantee a lower bill if the facility is out-of-network or adds facility fees your plan doesn't cover.

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Cholecystectomy Costs by Metro Area in Utah

Prices vary across Utah metro areas based on local hospital competition, wage adjustments, and facility mix. Explore detailed facility price data for each metro area:

• Cholecystectomy Cost in Logan, UT
• Cholecystectomy Cost in Ogden, UT
• Cholecystectomy Cost in Provo, UT
• Cholecystectomy Cost in Salt Lake City, UT

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Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Utah

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Utah?

Across 29 Utah hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $519 to $27,119, with a median of $2,770. Most facilities fall between $2,697 and $5,084. 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 Utah?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Utah data is Kane County Hospital in Kanab at about $704. By metro, Kanab has the lowest median ($675). 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 Utah hospitals?

Prices vary up to 52.3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Utah, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,843 versus a median negotiated rate of $519 — about 5.5× 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 Utah?

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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