Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Rhode Island (2026)
Moderately higher pricing · Regional price parity: 104.8 · RI
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Rhode Island.
Regional Price Parity
Rhode Island's cost-of-living index sits at 104.8 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
Limited local facility options in Rhode Island can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +4.8% above the national average ($12,000), Rhode Island sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Rhode Island: What to Know
For gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Rhode Island, patients have several options. The Miriam Hospital in Providence performs around 20 cases annually, while Rhode Island Hospital, also in Providence, handles about 12 cases. Both facilities offer minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Kent Hospital in Warwick also provides advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery for gallbladder procedures within its Ambulatory Surgery Center.
To potentially reduce costs, consider an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) like The Surgery Center of Rhode Island. Outpatient surgery centers generally offer a more affordable option compared to traditional hospitals for endoscopic gallbladder removal. You might also explore options in neighboring states if a significant cost difference exists. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Rhode Island
At 4.8% above average, gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Rhode Island 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
Rhode Island all-in range
Financing Options
Many Rhode Island clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $12,576 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Rhode Island's regional price parity (104.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has fewer high-volume gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) facilities than most states. The rates below are from CMS Medicare claims.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | $15,812 | $12,667 | 20 |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | $17,765 | $15,740 | 12 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Rhode Island has the lowest gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs in the region. Neighboring states all run higher — here's how they compare.
Expert Answers for Rhode Island Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Rhode Island.
Compare Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island'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.