Gallbladder removal cost in Eureka, CA — inpatient
In Eureka-Arcata, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for gallbladder removal, laparoscopic as an inpatient: from $16,471.49 to $16,471.49, with a median of $16,471.49. Across California, the median is $13,208.00 at 68 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 47562, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 22, 2025 and Jul 22, 2025.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad River Community Hospital Arcata, CA · (707) 822-3621 LAP CHOLECYSTECTOMY | $16,471.49 | $16,471.49 | — | — | Jul 22, 2025 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $16,471.49, median $16,471.49, highest $16,471.49.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $15,724.57 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.