Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in New Jersey (2026)
Above-average costs · 9.5% over the US mean · NJ
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in New Jersey.
Regional Price Parity
New Jersey's cost-of-living index sits at 109.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
25 facilities perform this procedure in New Jersey — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +9.5% above the national average ($12,000), New Jersey sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in New Jersey: What to Know
New Jersey performs approximately 10,000 gallbladder removals annually, with 97-98% done laparoscopically, often as outpatient procedures. Notably, HackensackUMC pioneered robotic-assisted single-incision cholecystectomy in the region using the da Vinci Si HD™ Surgical System, showcasing the state's advanced surgical capabilities for enhanced precision and potentially faster recovery.
For gallbladder removal, consider Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) in New Jersey, which can offer lower costs and a patient-centered experience compared to hospital outpatient departments. Exploring options in neighboring states might also present cost-saving opportunities. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in New Jersey
New Jersey runs somewhat above the national average for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy). Here's where the extra cost comes from.
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
New Jersey all-in range
Financing Options
Many New Jersey clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $13,140 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 New Jersey's regional price parity (109.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in New Jersey
Here are the highest-volume gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) providers in New Jersey. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Valley Hospital | Ridgewood | $14,010 | $11,983 | 36 |
| West Jersey Hospital | Voorhees | $13,496 | $10,756 | 32 |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | $16,359 | $13,211 | 31 |
| Community Medical Center | Toms River | $13,266 | $11,181 | 28 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | $14,755 | $13,022 | 25 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick | $14,736 | $12,452 | 24 |
| Centrastate Medical Center | Freehold | $13,943 | $11,294 | 24 |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | $25,533 | $15,633 | 23 |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick | $22,193 | $16,236 | 22 |
| West Jersey Hospital | Voorhees | $17,638 | $16,002 | 18 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. New Jersey falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for New Jersey Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to New Jersey.
Compare New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey'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.