Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562 • General Surgery
North Carolina price range
Lowest
$30
Average
$1,604
Highest
$39,452
Based on 463 negotiated rates from NC hospitals.
About this procedure
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy — gallbladder removal through 3-4 small incisions. The standard surgery for gallstones causing pain.
What to expect
Outpatient or one-night hospital stay. 1-2 hours under general anesthesia. Recovery: 1-2 weeks back to desk work, 4-6 weeks for heavy lifting. ASCs (ambulatory surgery centers) are typically 30-50% cheaper than hospitals for elective gallbladder removal.
Top hospitals in NC
| Hospital | Rates | Min | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER GREENVILLE, NC | 3 | $434 | $529 | $620 |
| EAST CAROLINA HEALTH-BERTIE WINDSOR, NC | 2 | $42 | $211 | $380 |
| LIFEBRITE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STOKES DANBURY, NC | 2 | $111 | $284 | $457 |
| UNC HOSPITALS CHAPEL HILL, NC | 2 | $114 | $367 | $620 |
| ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER MURPHY, NC | 2 | $296 | $356 | $416 |