Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Vermont (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 104.5 · VT
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Vermont.
Regional Price Parity
Vermont's cost-of-living index sits at 104.5 — 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 Vermont can reduce price competition. Consider quotes from neighboring states if the travel is feasible.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +4.5% above the national average ($12,000), Vermont sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Vermont: What to Know
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Vermont sees significant activity, particularly at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, which performed 2810 procedures between 2009 and 2016. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the standard, offering faster recovery. Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington uses the da Vinci 5 robotic system for enhanced precision. Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital in St. Johnsbury also specializes in minimally invasive approaches, ensuring quicker patient recovery.
For a more cost-effective option, consider Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) like the Green Mountain Surgery Center in Colchester, where median charges are substantially lower than hospitals. While Vermont's medical infrastructure is limited, you might also explore larger medical centers in neighboring Massachusetts or New York for specialized care if long-distance transport is a factor. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Vermont
Expect to pay moderately more for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Vermont. These are the cost components driving the total.
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
Vermont all-in range
Financing Options
Many Vermont clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $12,540 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 Vermont's regional price parity (104.5). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Vermont
Only a handful of Vermont facilities report significant gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) volume to CMS. Patients may want to compare with neighboring states.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Vermont Medical Center | Burlington | $10,705 | $6,288 | 16 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, Vermont is the most affordable option for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy).
Expert Answers for Vermont Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Vermont.
Compare Vermont 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 Vermont
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 Vermont'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.