How much does 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.

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.

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.

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.