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

What does a cholecystectomy cost in Yakima, WA?

Where you have a cholecystectomy done in Yakima, WA swings the bill from $716 to $1,481 for identical care. The median cash price across 2 reporting hospitals is $1,098. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.

Providence Health, Swedish Health Services (a Providence affiliate), and UW Medicine compete in the Western Washington market. Kaiser Permanente Washington has substantial commercial market share in the Puget Sound area. Eastern Washington operates as a distinct, lower-cost market anchored by Providence and MultiCare. Washington state has active price transparency enforcement. 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.

On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.

Frequently asked questions: cholecystectomy costs in Yakima, WA

How much does a cholecystectomy cost in Yakima, WA?

Across 2 Yakima, WA hospitals that publish prices, a cholecystectomy ranges from $142 to $2,055, with a median of $1,098. Most facilities fall between $620 and $1,481. 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 Yakima, WA?

Based on declared prices, the lowest-cost facility in our Yakima, WA data is Astria Sunnyside Hospital at about $142. 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 Yakima, WA hospitals?

Prices vary up to 14.5× because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Yakima, WA, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,055 versus a median negotiated rate of $101 - about 20.3× 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 Yakima, WA?

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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