Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nevada (2026)
In line with national pricing · Regional price parity: 100.5 · NV
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Nevada.
Regional Price Parity
Nevada's cost-of-living index sits at 100.5 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
11 facilities perform this procedure in Nevada — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Nevada tracks within 0.5% of the national average ($12,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Nevada: What to Know
Considering gallbladder removal in Nevada? Las Vegas offers diverse options. Spring Valley Hospital provides single-site robotic surgery with the da Vinci® Xi system, potentially reducing trauma. Northern Nevada Medical Center in Reno-Sparks also utilizes the da Vinci® system for robot-assisted cholecystectomies, aiming for quicker recovery. MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas frequently performs this surgery using minimally invasive techniques.
For potential savings, consider Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) in Nevada. The average cash price for endoscopic gallbladder removal is significantly lower at an ASC compared to an outpatient hospital. Desert West Surgery in Las Vegas offers both traditional and laparoscopic options. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Nevada
Pricing for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Nevada 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
Nevada all-in range
Financing Options
Many Nevada clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $12,060 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 Nevada's regional price parity (100.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Nevada
These Nevada 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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| Renown Regional Medical Center | Reno | $13,802 | $10,594 | 22 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus | Henderson | $13,107 | $11,464 | 22 |
| Renown Regional Medical Center | Reno | $19,417 | $17,851 | 19 |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas | $13,991 | $11,191 | 19 |
| Mountainview Hospital | Las Vegas | $17,136 | $14,040 | 18 |
| Henderson Hospital | Henderson | $15,595 | $10,881 | 15 |
| Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center | Las Vegas | $14,797 | $13,378 | 14 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - Siena Campus | Henderson | $19,304 | $17,652 | 12 |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center | Reno | $17,768 | $16,435 | 12 |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas | $15,944 | $10,864 | 11 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. Nevada falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Nevada Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Nevada.
Compare Nevada 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 Nevada
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 Nevada'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.