Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Idaho (2026)
Close to the national average · RPP 97.2 · ID
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Idaho.
Regional Price Parity
Idaho's cost-of-living index sits at 97.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
5 facilities perform this procedure in Idaho — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -2.8% below the national average ($12,000), Idaho is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Idaho: What to Know
For gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Idaho, you'll find advanced options. Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise performed Idaho's first virtually scarless da Vinci® Single-Site™ Cholecystectomy. In eastern Idaho, Portneuf Surgical Specialists performs over 500 gallbladder removals annually, demonstrating extensive experience. Treasure Valley Hospital in Boise, a physician-owned facility, also offers general surgeons skilled in laparoscopic techniques.
To potentially reduce costs, consider an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in Idaho, as they generally offer a more affordable option than traditional hospitals. St. Luke's Clinic – General Surgery in McCall also specializes in gallbladder removal and doesn't require a referral. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Idaho
Idaho sits near the middle of the pack for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. The cost components typically split like this.
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
Idaho all-in range
Financing Options
Many Idaho clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $11,664 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 Idaho's regional price parity (97.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Idaho
Below are the top facilities performing gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Idaho, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | $12,646 | $11,157 | 20 |
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | $18,105 | $16,684 | 15 |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | $25,754 | $16,260 | 13 |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Llc | Idaho Falls | $11,364 | $8,354 | 12 |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | $12,450 | $10,840 | 11 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
See how Idaho's gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs compare to neighboring states. Prices can vary significantly even across state lines.
Expert Answers for Idaho Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Idaho.
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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 Idaho
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 Idaho'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.