Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Louisiana (2026)
Slightly below the national average · RPP 93.2 · LA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Louisiana.
Regional Price Parity
Louisiana's cost-of-living index sits at 93.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
10 facilities perform this procedure in Louisiana — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -6.8% below the national average ($12,000), Louisiana is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Louisiana: What to Know
Louisiana offers diverse options for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy). Facilities like Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, an early adopter of the da Vinci Robotic System, and Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, with the state's largest fleet of surgical robots, provide advanced robotic procedures. Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans is recognized for highly-rated providers. Sulphur Surgical Clinic even offers mini-cholecystectomy through a single 2-3 inch incision.
For cost-effective options, consider Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) like Pinnacle Surgery Center in Covington, which offer same-day surgery under specific guidelines. Patients may also find travel support programs, such as The Wall Center in Shreveport, beneficial for out-of-town stays. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Louisiana
You'll pay a bit less for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Louisiana compared to the national average. Here's how costs are distributed.
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
Louisiana all-in range
Financing Options
Many Louisiana clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $11,184 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Louisiana's regional price parity (93.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Louisiana
These Louisiana 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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| Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc | Shreveport | $11,567 | $9,620 | 26 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | $14,178 | $10,604 | 18 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc | Lafayette | $11,272 | $8,552 | 18 |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc | Shreveport | $16,382 | $14,355 | 18 |
| St Francis Medical Center | Monroe | $10,686 | $9,144 | 15 |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | $19,778 | $15,038 | 13 |
| Rapides Regional Medical Center | Alexandria | $11,548 | $10,118 | 12 |
| North Oaks Medical Center, L L C | Hammond | $12,656 | $7,796 | 11 |
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | Baton Rouge | $12,424 | $10,419 | 11 |
| St Francis Medical Center | Monroe | $15,326 | $13,922 | 11 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. Louisiana falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Louisiana Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Louisiana.
Compare Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana'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.