Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Maine
19 hospitals in Maine report pricing for gallbladder removal surgery. The average cash price is $5,799.
19
in Maine
$7,498
gross charge
$5,799
23% below list price
$6 – $27,981
4609.7x spread
Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy costs an average of $5,799 (cash/self-pay price) in Maine, based on data from 19 hospitals reporting to MyCareCost. Prices range from $6 to $27,981 depending on the hospital and facility type. These figures come from hospital machine-readable price transparency files published under federal CMS rules, not estimates.
Hospital Prices in Maine
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEWISTON | $6 | $4-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | BANGOR | $6 | $4-32% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| MOUNT DESERT ISLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BAR HARBOR | $1,759 | $1,319-25% | $1,759 – $1,759 | 0.1/10 | |
| PENOBSCOT VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LINCOLN | $2,273 | $1,818-20% | $94 – $2,182 | 0.1/10 | |
| REDINGTON FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | SKOWHEGAN | $2,993 | $2,245-25% | $1,676 – $2,993 | 0.1/10 | |
| MILLINOCKET REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILLINOCKET | $2,744 | $2,470-10% | $0 – $2,552 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOULTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HOULTON | $4,235 | $4,235 | $36 – $45 | 0.1/10 | |
| DOWN EAST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MACHIAS | $25,485 | $19,114-25% | $11,213 – $23,319 | 0.1/10 | |
| CALAIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CALAIS | $27,981 | $20,986-25% | $303 – $25,603 | 0.1/10 | |
| CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | LEWISTON | N/A | N/A | $475 – $475 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT SPRING HARBOR Government - Federal | WESTBROOK | N/A | N/A | $622 – $5,647 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH STEPHENS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NORWAY | N/A | N/A | $630 – $26,842 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | AUGUSTA | N/A | N/A | $5,785 – $22,978 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRUNSWICK | N/A | N/A | $622 – $20,378 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | ROCKPORT | N/A | N/A | $629 – $27,421 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLNHEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DAMARISCOTTA | N/A | N/A | $630 – $34,895 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH FRANKLIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FARMINGTON | N/A | N/A | $630 – $25,329 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTLAND | N/A | N/A | $622 – $25,648 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAINEHEALTH WALDO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELFAST | N/A | N/A | $630 – $28,666 | 0.1/10 |
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$6
Cash Price
$4-32%
BANGOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$6
Cash Price
$4-32%
BAR HARBOR, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$1,759
Cash Price
$1,319-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,759 – $1,759
LINCOLN, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,273
Cash Price
$1,818-20%
Negotiated Range
$94 – $2,182
SKOWHEGAN, ME · Proprietary
List Price
$2,993
Cash Price
$2,245-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,676 – $2,993
MILLINOCKET, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,744
Cash Price
$2,470-10%
Negotiated Range
$0 – $2,552
HOULTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$4,235
Cash Price
$4,235
Negotiated Range
$36 – $45
MACHIAS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$25,485
Cash Price
$19,114-25%
Negotiated Range
$11,213 – $23,319
CALAIS, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$27,981
Cash Price
$20,986-25%
Negotiated Range
$303 – $25,603
LEWISTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$475 – $475
WESTBROOK, ME · Government - Federal
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$622 – $5,647
NORWAY, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$630 – $26,842
AUGUSTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,785 – $22,978
BRUNSWICK, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$622 – $20,378
ROCKPORT, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$629 – $27,421
DAMARISCOTTA, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$630 – $34,895
FARMINGTON, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$630 – $25,329
PORTLAND, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$622 – $25,648
BELFAST, ME · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$630 – $28,666
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What Affects Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy Cost in Maine
The cost of laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy in Maine depends on several factors, including the type of facility, whether you have insurance, and local market dynamics.
One of the biggest drivers of laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy cost is where you get the scan. Hospital outpatient departments commonly charge 2–3x what independent imaging centers charge for the identical procedure. The equipment and radiologists are often comparable, but hospital facility fees dramatically increase the total.
Based on data from 19 hospitals in Maine, laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy prices range from $6 to $27,981 — a 4609.7x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Maine
When choosing where to get your laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy in Maine, you'll typically encounter two provider types: hospital outpatient imaging departments and freestanding imaging centers.
Hospital-based departments are convenient if you need additional services or have a complex medical situation. However, they commonly add a facility fee that can double the total cost. Independent imaging centers use the same FDA-approved equipment and employ board-certified radiologists, often at 50–70% lower prices.
If your doctor hasn't specified a particular facility, asking about independent centers in Maine could save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Maine
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Maine offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Maine, the average cash price for laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy is $5,799, which is 23% lower than the average list price of $7,498. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.