Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Ohio (2026)
In line with national pricing · Regional price parity: 98.3 · OH
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Ohio.
Regional Price Parity
Ohio's cost-of-living index sits at 98.3 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
23 facilities perform this procedure in Ohio — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Ohio tracks within 1.7% of the national average ($12,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Ohio: What to Know
Considering gallbladder removal in Ohio? Facilities like OhioHealth and the Genesis Center of Surgical Excellence in Southeastern Ohio are leaders in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Springfield General Surgery in Springfield specifically utilizes the da Vinci system, offering single-site incision options for potentially scarless results. These advanced techniques often mean shorter hospital stays and faster recovery for patients.
For those paying out-of-pocket, exploring Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASFs) in Ohio can offer cost-effective same-day outpatient options, separate from hospital inpatient services. Additionally, services like MDsave allow you to purchase procedures upfront at a transparent price. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Ohio
Pricing for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Ohio 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
Ohio all-in range
Financing Options
Many Ohio clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $11,796 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 Ohio's regional price parity (98.3). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Ohio
Below are the top facilities performing gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Ohio, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | $14,438 | $10,870 | 59 |
| Toledo Hospital The | Toledo | $14,169 | $11,276 | 25 |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | $23,155 | $19,800 | 24 |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton | $12,915 | $11,262 | 23 |
| Toledo Hospital The | Toledo | $22,680 | $19,059 | 22 |
| Southwest General Health Center | Middleburg Heights | $11,903 | $7,599 | 21 |
| Bethesda North | Cincinnati | $13,584 | $9,328 | 21 |
| Ohio State University Hospitals | Columbus | $15,545 | $11,724 | 20 |
| Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center | Toledo | $15,211 | $11,313 | 20 |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton | $17,847 | $16,127 | 19 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. Ohio falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Ohio Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Ohio.
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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 Ohio
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 Ohio'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.