Gallbladder Removal Cost in Houston, TX
Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove the gallbladder, usually because of gallstones.
Prices range from $7,466 to $16,966 across 6 hospitals; the median is $9,110 — choosing wisely can save $9,500.
Laparoscopic Cholecstectomy
Area median: $7,466 across 18 hospitals (TX)
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$6,073 – $24,292
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$6,073 – $12,146
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$6,073 – $24,292
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$6,073 – $11,539
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$6,073 – $11,539
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From $1,071
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| Insurer Rate | Rating | Fair Price | ||||
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Houston, TX | N/A | $6,073 – $24,292n=8 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Fair price |
Houston, TX | N/A | $6,073 – $12,146n=7 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Fair price |
Houston, TX | N/A | $6,073 – $24,292n=8 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Fair price |
Houston, TX | N/A | $6,073 – $11,539n=4 payers | -- | N/A | -- | Above avg |
Houston, TX | N/A | $6,073 – $11,539n=4 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Above avg |
Houston, TX | N/A | From $1,071n=5 payers | -- | N/A | CMS | Above avg |
What affects the price of gallbladder removal?
Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove the gallbladder, usually because of gallstones.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.