How much does a Gallbladder removal cost in Pennsylvania?

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) · CPT 47562 · State: Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $5,267, with most between $4,327 and $6,755 ($4,995 cash/self-pay). Based on 107 Pennsylvania hospitals — 5% lower than the national typical of $5,569. Hospital list charges run about $7,678 (1.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$5,267
Pennsylvania · $4,327–$6,755
Cash / self-pay
$4,995
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$7,678
1.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 107 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania — FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $5,267, with most between $4,327 and $6,755, based on 107 Pennsylvania hospitals. That's 5% lower than the national typical of $5,569.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in Pennsylvania run around $4,995. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $7,678), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Pennsylvania hospital "list" charges for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) run about $7,678 — roughly 1.5× the $5,267 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes. If a Pennsylvania hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $5,267), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Pennsylvania hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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