How much does a Gallbladder removal cost in Houston?

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) · CPT 47562 · Metro area: Houston

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $5,547, with most between $5,231 and $5,724 ($35,143 cash/self-pay). Based on 36 Houston hospitals — about the same as the national typical of $5,569. Hospital list charges run about $35,143 (6.3× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$5,547
Houston · $5,231–$5,724
Cash / self-pay
$35,143
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$35,143
6.3× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 36 Houston hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) cost in Houston — FAQs

How much does a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) cost in Houston?

In Houston, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $5,547, with most between $5,231 and $5,724, based on 36 Houston hospitals. That's about the same as the national typical of $5,569.

How much does a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) cost without insurance in Houston?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in Houston run around $35,143. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $35,143), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Houston hospital bill for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) so high?

Houston hospital "list" charges for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) run about $35,143 — roughly 6.3× the $5,547 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in Houston?

Yes. If a Houston hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $5,547), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Houston hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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