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Cholecystectomy Cost in West Virginia (2026 Price Guide)

What does a cholecystectomy cost in West Virginia?

You could pay $1,542 or $6,675 for the same cholecystectomy in West Virginia — depending entirely on which facility you choose. The median cash price across 19 reporting hospitals is $1,623. This data comes directly from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

How prices are distributed across West Virginia hospitals:
  • Bottom 25% of hospitals: under $1,085
  • Median: $1,623
  • Above median (top 30%): $6,675+

That's a 6× spread for the same procedure — driven entirely by which facility you choose, not by clinical complexity.

Example — two patients in Huntington:
  • Patient A (high-cost facility): ~$6,675
  • Patient B (lower-cost facility): ~$1,542
Same procedure. Same week. $5,133 difference.

Cheapest Cholecystectomy Providers in West Virginia

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

# Facility City Price vs Median
3 Potomac Valley Hospital of WV, Inc. Keyser, WV $566 -$1,057
4 St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc. Buckhannon, WV $597 -$1,026
5 Grant Memorial Hospital Inc Petersburg, WV $639 -$984
6 Sistersville General Hospital Sistersville, WV $1,531 -$92
7 Webster Memorial Hospital Inc Webster Springs, WV $1,558 -$65
8 Davis Medical Center Elkins, WV $1,558 -$65
9 Broaddus Hospital Association Inc Philippi, WV $1,558 -$65
10 Community Health Association Ripley, WV $1,623 +$0

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

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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Worth knowing: A small number of hospitals report very high prices above $16,242, which pulls the overall range wider than what most patients encounter. The typical range above is a better guide for planning.
Every hospital in this dataset offers a cash price — with a median of $6,188. If your deductible hasn't been met, always ask for the self-pay rate before scheduling.

What you'll actually pay — example scenarios

Your situation Estimated out-of-pocket
Deductible not yet met (pay in full) ~$1,623
Deductible met — 20% coinsurance ~$325
Out-of-network provider $3,571+

Based on the state median of $1,623. Your actual cost depends on your plan deductible, coinsurance rate, and network tier. Get YOUR personalized estimate →

What this means for you

If you haven't met your deductible, you are effectively a cash-pay patient.

That means:

  • You should shop prices directly — the same way you'd compare any major purchase
  • Insurance may not get you a better deal than the cash price
  • The cheapest facility can save you $1,088+ vs. the median.

This is the single biggest lever most patients have to reduce their cost.

Lower-cost options in West Virginia start around $1,085 or below. Most hospitals cluster between $1,085 and $7,148. 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: Sistersville General Hospital in Sistersville (cash price from $1,531); Webster Memorial Hospital Inc in Webster Springs (cash price from $1,558); Davis Medical Center in Elkins (cash price from $1,558). These are declared cash prices — contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.

Where cholecystectomy costs vary in West Virginia

Each pin represents a hospital that filed price transparency data. Green pins are below the state cash-price average; red are above. Click any pin for facility name and price details.

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Quick decision guide:
  • Best value hospitals (lowest prices): Braxton County Memorial Hospital: $535; West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc.: $565; Potomac Valley Hospital of WV, Inc.: $566
  • Most expensive: Charleston Area Medical Center: ~$37,408; Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc.: ~$16,596

→ Choosing the right facility can save $1,088+ vs. the state median.

West Virginia 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.

How we calculate "Your Price" — We prioritize the most actionable price in this order:
  1. Cash price — the self-pay rate you can actually negotiate and pay
  2. Negotiated rate — if reported by the hospital across insurance contracts
  3. Gross charge — fallback only; this is the inflated list price few people pay

This reflects the real prices patients encounter — not inflated chargemaster rates.

# Facility City Your Price vs Median Gross Charge
#1 Braxton County Memorial Hospital Gassawy, WV $535 -$1,088 $1,487
#2 West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc. Summersville, WV $565 -$1,058 $1,487
#3 Potomac Valley Hospital of WV, Inc. Keyser, WV $566 -$1,057 $1,618–$2,541
#4 St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc. Buckhannon, WV $597 -$1,026 $2,060–$2,519
#5 Grant Memorial Hospital Inc Petersburg, WV $639 -$984 $1,487–$1,618
#6 Sistersville General Hospital Sistersville, WV $1,531 -$92 $1,408–$2,918
#7 Webster Memorial Hospital Inc Webster Springs, WV $1,558 -$65 $513–$1,558
#8 Davis Medical Center Elkins, WV $1,558 -$65 $488–$9,814
#9 Broaddus Hospital Association Inc Philippi, WV $1,558 -$65 $488–$2,130
#10 Community Health Association Ripley, WV $1,623 +$0 $2,411–$4,690
#11 Beckley ARH Hospital WV $1,827 +$204 $3,046–$31,209
#12 St. Marys Medical Center Huntington, WV $5,834 +$4,211 $491–$15,133
#13 STONEWALL JACKSON HOSPITAL WV $6,542 +$4,919 $6,542–$19,819
#14 Mon Health Medical Center WV $6,764 +$5,141 $6,764–$58,826
#15 Boone Memorial Hospital Madison, WV $7,533 +$5,910 $15,066–$15,182
▼ Show 4 more West Virginia hospitals
#16 Raleigh General Hospital WV $9,429 +$7,806 $23,573–$37,133
#17 Weirton Medical Center Inc Weirton, WV $13,618 +$11,995 $27,237
#18 Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. Huntington, WV $16,596 +$14,973 $325–$20,354
#19 Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV $37,408 +$35,785 $37,408

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 West Virginia

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.

Facility City Your Price vs Median
Braxton County Memorial Hospital Gassawy, WV $535 -$1,088
West Virginia Health Care Cooperative Inc. Summersville, WV $565 -$1,058
Potomac Valley Hospital of WV, Inc. Keyser, WV $566 -$1,057
St. Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc. Buckhannon, WV $597 -$1,026
Grant Memorial Hospital Inc Petersburg, WV $639 -$984

How to choose a lower-cost facility

  • Choose independent outpatient centers when possible — freestanding ASCs (ambulatory surgical centers) consistently charge less than hospital outpatient departments for identical procedures.
  • Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met — self-pay rates are often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied, especially at facilities that have a high cash-price discount.
  • Avoid hospital outpatient departments for routine cases — hospital-owned locations add a facility fee that freestanding centers don't charge, often adding $500–$1,500 to the same procedure.
Important: Many procedures are done at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are often 30–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments with the same clinical quality. Most ASCs are not in this hospital dataset — meaning your cheapest option may not even appear here. Ask your doctor if the procedure can be done at a freestanding ASC.

Most expensive cholecystectomy providers in West Virginia

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.

Facility City Price vs Median
Charleston Area Medical Center Charleston, WV $37,408 +$35,785
Cabell Huntington Hospital, Inc. Huntington, WV $16,596 +$14,973
Weirton Medical Center Inc Weirton, WV $13,618 +$11,995
Raleigh General Hospital WV $9,429 +$7,806
Boone Memorial Hospital Madison, WV $7,533 +$5,910

Why prices vary this much

A small number of hospitals (2) report very high prices above $16,242, which drives much of the overall price range. Excluding these, most facilities cluster in a significantly tighter band.

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.

Learn more:
Allowed amount vs negotiated rate — what your EOB is really saying
How to read your medical bill
Why hospital prices are so hard to find — and what to do about it

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.

Understand your cost before you go:
Deductible vs out-of-pocket max
EOB vs medical bill — complete guide
How to stop medical bill problems before they start (in-network vs out-of-network)

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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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Published May 10, 2026 · Updated May 10, 2026

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