Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

CPT 47562 • General Surgery

North Carolina price range

Lowest

$30

Average

$1,512

Highest

$39,452

Based on 1,810 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

HospitalRatesMinAvgMax
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC
BOLIVIA, NC
2$30$30$30
BRYNN MARR HOSPITAL INC
JACKSONVILLE, NC
2$30$30$30
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCORPORATED
STATESVILLE, NC
2$30$60$90
INTEGRATED WOUND SPECIALISTS OF NORTH CAROLINA, PLLC
PINEHURST, NC
1$30$30$30
DOVE HOUSE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
STATESVILLE, NC
1$30$30$30

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