Gallbladder removal cost in Athens, TN
In Athens, TN, 1 hospital lists a cash price for gallbladder removal, laparoscopic: from $7,797.24 to $7,797.24, with a median of $7,797.24. Across Tennessee, the median is $5,940.52 at 19 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 47562, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens Athens, TN · (423) 745-1411 Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy | $7,797.24 | $39,781.85 | $4,186.00 | 80% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $7,797.24, median $7,797.24, highest $7,797.24.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through several small cuts using a camera and instruments. It is the most common treatment for painful gallstones and gallbladder inflammation.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee, anesthesia and the pathology exam of the gallbladder are usually billed separately.