Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Arizona (2026)
Near the US median for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing · AZ
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Arizona.
Regional Price Parity
Arizona's cost-of-living index sits at 100.8 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
27 facilities perform this procedure in Arizona — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Arizona tracks within 0.8% of the national average ($12,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Arizona: What to Know
Considering gallbladder removal in Arizona? Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common minimally invasive option, often allowing same-day discharge. Robotic-assisted surgery, including the "Single-Site" technique for reduced scarring, is also available at facilities like the Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery in Peoria. Several groups, including Arizona Premier Surgery (Scottsdale/Chandler) and Dignity Health Medical Group (Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert), perform these procedures, with most patients resuming normal activities within 1-2 weeks.
For potential cost savings, explore Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Arizona; nearly 100% of patients go home the same day from these facilities, minimizing inconvenience and costs. You'll find numerous surgical groups across cities like Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Arizona
Pricing for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Arizona is roughly in line with the rest of the country. Here's the breakdown.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Arizona all-in range
Financing Options
Many Arizona clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $12,096 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Arizona's regional price parity (100.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Arizona
These Arizona facilities handle the most gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | $19,678 | $12,982 | 28 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler | $12,376 | $10,971 | 24 |
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson | $12,148 | $10,019 | 24 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center | Prescott | $13,751 | $12,298 | 21 |
| Flagstaff Medical Center | Flagstaff | $21,416 | $18,459 | 21 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert | $18,267 | $14,983 | 19 |
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson | $17,106 | $15,456 | 18 |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert | $12,255 | $10,832 | 18 |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | Yuma | $14,674 | $13,173 | 17 |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson | $13,129 | $11,530 | 15 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. Arizona falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Arizona Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Arizona.
Compare Arizona with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) cost guide.
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How we calculate gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs in Arizona
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Arizona's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.