Price spread for CPT 47562: Hospital pricing ranges from $692 to $10,256.
What Is a Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic)?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small incisions.
When Is It Ordered?
Doctors commonly order this for symptomatic gallstones, cholecystitis, biliary colic, or recurrent gallbladder attacks.
How Long Does It Take?
60-120 minutes.
How to Prepare
Pre-op fasting and surgical clearance are typical.
How to Save on a Gallbladder Removal
Potential savings: thousands of dollars by getting multiple bundled quotes.
- Ask for a written all-in estimate including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility.
- Compare hospitals with ambulatory surgery centers when appropriate.
- Negotiate before service while you still have price leverage.
Hospital Prices for CPT 47562
Table below shows a sample of hospitals with reported prices for this procedure.
| Hospital | City | State | Cash Price | Negotiated | Gross Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED | BRISTOL | CT | $21 | N/A | $523 |
| SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER | SAN ANGELO | TX | $40 | $50 | $80 |
| ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITAL | CEDAR RAPIDS | IA | N/A | N/A | $40 |
| MOUNTAIN RIVER BIRTHING AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | BLACKFOOT | ID | $72 | $4,116 | $103 |
| THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | CHICAGO | IL | N/A | N/A | $150 |
| AUBURN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | AUBURN | NY | $184 | N/A | N/A |
| PALMS WEST HOSPITAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | LOXAHATCHEE | FL | $196 | N/A | $1,101 |
| MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL | GREENBRAE | CA | $248 | N/A | $41 |
| SILVER OAKS BEHAVIORAL, LLC | NEW LENOX | IL | $265 | $257 | $265 |
| CROUSE HEALTH HOSPITAL INC | SYRACUSE | NY | $326 | $138 | $326 |
| PHELPS COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | ROLLA | MO | $342 | $652 | $380 |
| PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON | ANACORTES | WA | N/A | $383 | $1,967 |
| WITHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | LEBANON | IN | $385 | $2,617 | $550 |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | DOVER | DE | $405 | $624 | N/A |
| BAYHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, INC | MILFORD | DE | $405 | $624 | N/A |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS M D ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON | TX | N/A | $490 | $4,987 |
| EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL | LAKE PROVIDENCE | LA | $496 | $529 | $661 |
| SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL | ROCKFORD | IL | $531 | $648 | $3,124 |
| TRI-CITY HOSPITAL | OCEANSIDE | CA | N/A | $603 | $1,404 |
| FREEPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | FREEPORT | IL | $654 | $2,757 | $817 |
| ST. CLAIRE MEDICAL CENTER INC | MOREHEAD | KY | $687 | $638 | $916 |
| HOLLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | HOLLAND | MI | $692 | $1,023 | $1,154 |
| MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION | MOBILE | AL | N/A | $697 | N/A |
| UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY | LEXINGTON | KY | $701 | N/A | $701 |
| MORTON COUNTY HOSPITAL | ELKHART | KS | $706 | N/A | $14,250 |
| FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER | FAYETTE | AL | $731 | $303 | $1,218 |
| PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LLC | LUVERNE | AL | $731 | $303 | $1,218 |
| HONORHEALTH | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | $737 | N/A |
| WOODRIDGE OF WEST MEMPHIS, LLC | WEST MEMPHIS | AR | N/A | $737 | N/A |
| CREEK NATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS | OKMULGEE | OK | $765 | $637 | $1,275 |
| CREEK NATION HOSPITAL & CLINICS | OKMULGEE | OK | $765 | $637 | $1,275 |
| ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF WHITE COUNTY | SEARCY | AR | N/A | $769 | N/A |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $769 | N/A |
| REID HOSPITAL & HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC | RICHMOND | IN | N/A | $777 | N/A |
| UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, INC | LOUISVILLE | KY | N/A | $777 | N/A |
| BAXTER COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC | MOUNTAIN HOME | AR | N/A | $802 | N/A |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC | TALLASSEE | AL | N/A | $802 | N/A |
| CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC | CONWAY | AR | N/A | $802 | N/A |
| FORREST CITY ARKANSAS HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC | FORREST CITY | AR | N/A | $802 | N/A |
| MORRIS HOSPITAL | MORRIS | IL | $813 | $2,402 | $3,002 |
| AURORA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE - TEMPE, LLC | TEMPE | AZ | N/A | $822 | N/A |
| UNITED METHODIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INC | MAUMELLE | AR | N/A | $822 | N/A |
| BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | MESA | AZ | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | QUEEN CREEK | AZ | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| BAPTIST HEALTH | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| GUIDANCE CENTER, INC. | FLAGSTAFF | AZ | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| HONORHEALTH | SCOTTSDALE | AZ | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| MCSA LLC | EL DORADO | AR | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC | TUCSON | AZ | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| STATE OF ARKANSAS | LITTLE ROCK | AR | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| UHS OF BENTON LLC | BENTON | AR | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| YAVAPAI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | PRESCOTT | AZ | N/A | $843 | N/A |
| OCALA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | OCALA | FL | N/A | $897 | $5,988 |
| DIGNITY HEALTH | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | $929 | N/A |
| BRYAN HOSPITAL KEARNEY | KEARNEY | NE | $966 | $5,396 | $1,380 |
| DODGE COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | EASTMAN | GA | $968 | $288 | N/A |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | MANTECA | CA | $989 | $515 | $5,206 |
| PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES - GARDEN GROVE LLC | GARDEN GROVE | CA | $989 | $515 | $5,206 |
| RIVERVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC | TEXARKANA | AR | N/A | $996 | N/A |
| KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS | FONTANA | CA | N/A | N/A | $999 |
| PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | PHOENIX | AZ | N/A | N/A | $999 |
| TUBA CITY REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CORPORATION | TUBA CITY | AZ | N/A | N/A | $999 |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | MANCHESTER | KY | N/A | $1,029 | N/A |
| BBH BMC LLC | BIRMINGHAM | AL | $1,057 | $515 | $5,563 |
| HC PARTNERSHIP | BIRMINGHAM | AL | $1,057 | $515 | $5,563 |
| UNITED HEALTHCARE OF HARDIN INC | RADCLIFF | KY | N/A | $1,065 | N/A |
| JOHN FITZGIBBON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | MARSHALL | MO | $1,069 | $734 | $1,336 |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY HOSPITAL | DANVILLE | IN | N/A | $1,074 | N/A |
| MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY HOSPITAL | LENEXA | KS | N/A | $1,074 | N/A |
| APOLLO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL LLC | BATON ROUGE | LA | N/A | $1,121 | N/A |
| APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INC | HARLAN | KY | N/A | $1,121 | N/A |
| DEACONESS WOMENS HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN INDIANA LLC | NEWBURGH | IN | N/A | $1,121 | N/A |
| STONEBRIDGE HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC | CAMERON | LA | N/A | $1,121 | N/A |
| ELADH LP | LOS ANGELES | CA | $1,153 | $514 | $6,068 |
| DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC | PERRY | FL | $1,264 | $1,236 | $2,106 |
State-by-State Pricing for Gallbladder Removal
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Gallbladder Removal cost without insurance?
Based on published hospital data, Gallbladder Removal prices typically range from $692 to $10,256. Always ask for the self-pay or cash rate before scheduling.
Why do Gallbladder Removal prices vary so much by hospital?
Hospitals negotiate different payer contracts, apply different facility fees, and use different chargemaster pricing strategies. That creates large price gaps for the same CPT code.
What does Medicare pay for CPT 47562?
A national Medicare rate is not available in this dataset for CPT 47562.
How can I lower my Gallbladder Removal bill?
Compare multiple facilities, ask for the cash price up front, and request a written estimate with all facility and professional fees.
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