Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in Colorado
CPT 47562 · hospital facility charge
$7,600typical commercial insurer rate
Colorado hospitals compared
| Hospital | City | List price | Cash price | Insurers (median) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | – | – | $7,600$5,200–$12,394 · 14 plans |
Only hospitals whose price files we've read are listed. The price is the hospital's part; the doctor (radiologist, surgeon, anesthesiologist) usually bills separately.
What it is
This is removal of the gallbladder through small cuts using a camera (laparoscopic cholecystectomy), most often because of painful gallstones.
What to expect
About an hour under general anesthesia. Most patients go home the same day and are back to normal activity in about a week.
What moves the bill
The hospital's charge for the operating room and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesiologist bill separately.
General information, not medical advice.
Before you go
- Ask for an estimate. Hospitals must give uninsured and self-pay patients a written good-faith estimate before planned care.
- Check the network. Confirm that the hospital and the doctors are in your plan's network.
- Ask about financial help. Non-profit hospitals must have a financial assistance policy; many discount or forgive bills by income.
- Get an itemized bill. Compare it with the estimate and question anything you don't recognise.