How much does a Gallbladder removal cost in North Carolina?

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) · CPT 47562 · State: North Carolina

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $1,921, with most between $1,895 and $5,379 ($9,885 cash/self-pay). Based on 50 North Carolina hospitals — 66% lower than the national typical of $5,569. Hospital list charges run about $22,381 (11.7× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,921
North Carolina · $1,895–$5,379
Cash / self-pay
$9,885
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$22,381
11.7× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 50 North Carolina 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 North Carolina — FAQs

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

In North Carolina, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $1,921, with most between $1,895 and $5,379, based on 50 North Carolina hospitals. That's 66% lower than the national typical of $5,569.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in North Carolina run around $9,885. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $22,381), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

North Carolina hospital "list" charges for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) run about $22,381 — roughly 11.7× the $1,921 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 North Carolina?

Yes. If a North Carolina hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,921), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real North Carolina hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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