Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Oregon (2026)
Above-average costs · 7.5% over the US mean · OR
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Oregon.
Regional Price Parity
Oregon's cost-of-living index sits at 107.5 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
6 facilities perform this procedure in Oregon — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +7.5% above the national average ($12,000), Oregon sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Oregon: What to Know
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Oregon offers advanced options. Oregon Surgical Specialists in Medford are recognized leaders, utilizing progressive surgical techniques. Similarly, The Oregon Clinic's Center for Advanced Surgery, at Providence Portland and St. Vincent Medical Centers, focuses on pioneering minimally invasive procedures for better outcomes. Providence Digestive Health Institute also offers robotic-assisted surgery for gallbladder conditions. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely performed, with Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) providing a cost-effective alternative for same-day discharge. Patients in Central Oregon might consider an overnight stay in Bend for recovery, with St. Charles Medical Center as a common location. The Oregon Health Plan (OHP) also assists eligible members with non-emergent medical transportation, including lodging stipends for longer travel.
For potential savings, explore ASCs in Oregon, as they typically offer lower costs than inpatient hospital settings. While Oregon's average cost is slightly above the national average, comparing prices between facilities like ASCs and outpatient hospital departments could reveal significant differences. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Oregon
At 7.5% above average, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Oregon costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.
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
Oregon all-in range
Financing Options
Many Oregon clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $12,900 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 Oregon's regional price parity (107.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Oregon
Here are the highest-volume gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) providers in Oregon. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| St Charles Bend Campus | Bend | $16,157 | $14,655 | 23 |
| Salem Hospital | Salem | $16,836 | $12,784 | 18 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland | $16,831 | $11,811 | 14 |
| St Charles Bend Campus | Bend | $25,338 | $21,401 | 14 |
| Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center | Medford | $15,673 | $14,121 | 13 |
| Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend | Springfield | $13,524 | $12,058 | 12 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) pricing varies across the region. Here's how Oregon stacks up against its neighbors.
Expert Answers for Oregon Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Oregon.
Compare Oregon 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 Oregon
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 Oregon'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.