Kolkata: government and private prices for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal), with the source and last-checked date for every figure.
Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,50,000
Rs 1,000 to Rs 8,000 at SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R) / NRS Medical College (estimate)
3 October 2026
Gallbladder Surgery price in Kolkata: government vs private
Prices are for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal). Government hospitals charge less but usually have waiting lists. Where a hospital does not publish its rate we say so, and any estimate is labelled.
| Where | Price | What it includes | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R) / NRS Medical College Subsidised, longer wait Kolkata medical colleges do not publish surgery charges online. The estimate spans laparoscopic cholecystectomy charges published by other government hospitals. Basis: SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R) / NRS Medical College publishes no rate online. Range = lowest to highest published charge for this test at 5 government rate lists we checked: AIIMS Nagpur; Government Medical College Hospital, Kottayam; King George's Medical University; Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences; Silchar Medical College & Hospital. |
Rs 1,000 to Rs 8,000 | Range of published government charges elsewhere; consumables and implants may be extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| Private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Kolkata (typical) Our estimate; not a quote from any hospital. Basis: Previous modelled range kept: internally consistent; no published private price found for this test in Kolkata to check it against. |
Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,50,000 | Base procedure; items listed under "what a quote leaves out" are extra | Estimate WhatsTheCost estimate |
| CGHS rate: Tier I city, NABH hospital Reference rate Laparoscopic cholecystectomy package for a semi-private ward. Rate CGHS pays empanelled private hospitals. Non-NABH hospitals: Rs 30,855 (published tariff). |
Rs 36,300 | Package (semi-private ward) per OM Annexure-II: all-inclusive lump sum incl. accommodation, diet, anaesthesia, OT, surgeon fee, medicines/consumables, nursing, routine investigations; implants (lenses, stents, meshes, valves) reimbursed extra at CGHS ceiling rates. Laparoscopic surgery package covers up to 3 days stay. | Published tariff CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in |
| Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY package (HBP 2.2) Scheme Free for eligible families at empanelled hospitals; this is what the scheme pays the hospital. From the 2021 HBP 2.2 package list; the current master could not be retrieved. |
Rs 27,800 | Package rate; implant NA; stratification NA | Published tariff State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) |
- Gallbladder Surgery price in Kolkata: government vs private
- Gallbladder Surgery cost in Kolkata by type
- What a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) quote often leaves out
- Where gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is done in Kolkata
- Prices & sources
- Frequently asked questions: Gallbladder Surgery cost in Kolkata
Gallbladder Surgery cost in Kolkata by type
Our estimates by type of gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) in Kolkata. These are modelled ranges, not quotes.
| Type | Private price in Kolkata | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Standard) | Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,50,000 | Estimate |
| Single Incision Laparoscopic (SILS/SILC) | Rs 80,000 to Rs 2,00,000 | Estimate |
| Open Cholecystectomy | Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,00,000 | Estimate |
| Emergency Cholecystectomy (acute attack) | Rs 70,000 to Rs 2,00,000 | Estimate |
| ERCP + Cholecystectomy (CBD stones) | Rs 80,000 to Rs 2,50,000 | Estimate |
| Robotic Cholecystectomy | Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 3,00,000 | Estimate |
What a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) quote often leaves out
- Pre-operative ultrasound, blood tests and anaesthesia check
- Histopathology of the removed gallbladder
- Extra days if the surgery is converted to open
- ERCP if a stone has moved into the bile duct
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive quote in writing before the procedure.
Where gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is done in Kolkata
Private hospitals and centres in Kolkata include AMRI Hospital, Fortis Hospital, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Peerless Hospital and Belle Vue Clinic. We list them so you know where to ask. We have not found published prices from them unless they appear in the table above, and we do not rank or recommend any of them.
Prices & sources
Last checked: 3 October 2026. We re-check published tariffs at least every six months and correct errors when they are reported. See how we research prices and our data sources.
- WhatsTheCost estimate · Estimate · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
- State Health Agency Punjab – 'Health Benefit Package (HBP 2.2)' PDF (AB PM-JAY national package master as circulated) · Published tariff, document dated 2021 (HBP 2.1/2.2; undated) · checked 3 October 2026
- CGHS rate list (OM dated 03.10.2025), cghs.mohfw.gov.in · Published tariff, document dated 2025-10-03 · checked 3 October 2026
Frequently asked questions: Gallbladder Surgery cost in Kolkata
How much does a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) cost in Kolkata in 2026?
For a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder removal), private hospitals and centres in Kolkata charge about Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,50,000 (our estimate). Government option: SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R) / NRS Medical College, Rs 1,000 to Rs 8,000 (estimate). The type of study and add-ons such as contrast, sedation, implants or biopsy change the final bill.
Where is a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) cheapest in Kolkata?
None of the facilities in the table publishes its price for this online, so we cannot name the cheapest. Government hospitals elsewhere publish rates of Rs 1,000 to Rs 8,000 for this, well below our private estimate of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,50,000. Ask the government hospital for its rate and waiting time, and get written quotes from two or three private centres.
What does a gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) cost at SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R) / NRS Medical College?
SSKM Hospital (IPGME&R) / NRS Medical College does not publish this rate online. Kolkata medical colleges do not publish surgery charges online. The estimate spans laparoscopic cholecystectomy charges published by other government hospitals. Call the hospital’s billing or radiology desk to confirm the current charge and waiting time.
Laparoscopic or open surgery: which costs more?
Laparoscopic surgery usually means a shorter stay, while open surgery can mean more days in hospital. Which approach is suitable is a decision for your surgeon.
Does insurance or Ayushman Bharat cover it?
Health insurance usually pays when the procedure is part of a hospital admission or an approved day-care claim; purely outpatient tests depend on your policy’s OPD cover. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY covers listed packages at empanelled hospitals for eligible families, and diagnostic scans are generally paid as part of an admitted package rather than as standalone outpatient tests. Ask the hospital’s insurance or scheme desk before the procedure, not at billing.
Disclaimer: This page explains prices for general information and education. It is not medical advice and does not recommend any hospital, centre or doctor. Figures marked Estimate are our modelled ranges, not quotes. Published tariffs can change without notice, and the final bill depends on your case. Confirm the current price with the facility and ask a qualified doctor which test or treatment you need.