Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Washington (2026)
Above-average costs · 7.2% over the US mean · WA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Washington.
Regional Price Parity
Washington's cost-of-living index sits at 107.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
16 facilities perform this procedure in Washington — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +7.2% above the national average ($12,000), Washington sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Washington: What to Know
Considering gallbladder removal in Washington? Facilities like Valley Medical Center in Renton offer single-site laparoscopic procedures, minimizing scarring with an incision hidden in the belly button. EvergreenHealth was a pioneer, being the first in the nation to use the da Vinci® robot for gallbladder removal, enabling minimally invasive surgery even for complex cases. Kadlec Clinic in Richland also provides both laparoscopic and advanced robotic techniques, aiming for faster recovery.
To potentially reduce costs, explore Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) if available for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as they often have lower operating expenses than hospitals. For example, Pacific Surgery Center in Poulsbo provides patient travel information, including local hotel discounts, suggesting it may be a cost-effective option for those willing to travel. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Washington
Washington 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
Washington all-in range
Financing Options
Many Washington clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $12,864 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 Washington's regional price parity (107.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Washington
Below are the top facilities performing gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Washington, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | $15,660 | $12,119 | 28 |
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center | Bellingham | $17,826 | $12,829 | 25 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | $14,927 | $10,914 | 20 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center | Bellevue | $13,843 | $10,905 | 20 |
| Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | $12,963 | $11,430 | 17 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | $16,936 | $13,329 | 17 |
| Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital | Puyallup | $14,675 | $11,106 | 15 |
| Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente | Vancouver | $14,504 | $12,855 | 14 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | $16,146 | $13,777 | 13 |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett | Everett | $18,408 | $9,537 | 13 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) pricing varies across the region. Here's how Washington stacks up against its neighbors.
Expert Answers for Washington Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Washington.
Compare Washington with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) cost guide.
View full gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) guideWhat should I expect to pay for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Washington?
Will my health insurance pay for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)?
What's the recovery time for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)?
How can I finance gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Washington?
What should I look for in a Washington gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) provider?
Can I save by getting gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in a neighboring state?
Is gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) covered under Washington's Medicaid program?
How we calculate gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs in Washington
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
-
•
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.
-
•
HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
-
•
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.
-
•
BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Washington's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
-
•
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.
-
•
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.