Cholecystectomy Cost in Virginia Beach, VA (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Where you have a cholecystectomy done in Virginia Beach, VA swings the bill from $4,644 to $5,169 for identical care. The median cash price across 10 reporting hospitals is $5,169. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in Virginia Beach, VA

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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Inova Health System dominates Northern Virginia with pricing that reflects DC-metro labor costs - among the highest in the Mid-Atlantic. Sentara Healthcare and Carilion Clinic cover the Tidewater and Southwest Virginia markets respectively. Northern Virginia facilities typically price 20–30% above the state average due to proximity to the DC labor market. 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

Facility classification matters as much as the hospital itself - a hospital-owned outpatient center adds a facility fee that a freestanding clinic does not.

What you pay out of pocket on top of this depends on your deductible, your plan's out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved is in-network - not just the facility.

Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Virginia Beach, VA

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Virginia Beach, VA?

Across 10 Virginia Beach, VA hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $1,719 to $5,226, with a median of $5,169. Most facilities fall between $4,644 and $5,169. 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 Virginia Beach, VA?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Virginia Beach, VA data is Chesapeake General Hospital in North at about $1,719. By metro, Williamsburg has the lowest median ($4,935). 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 Virginia Beach, VA hospitals?

Prices vary up to 3× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Virginia Beach, VA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $5,169 versus a median negotiated rate of $5,169 - about 1× 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 Virginia Beach, VA?

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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