Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1743 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$5,766median cash price · 1743 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,224–$18,838 depending on the hospital

≈ 8.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$9,618

Cash / self-pay

$5,766

Insurer-negotiated

$5,994

Medicare pays

$658

$1,224$18,838

Median cash $5,766 · Medicare $658 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $5,766 — about 8.8× the Medicare rate ($658). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,316).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $9,618 list price could save about $3,851 (40%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Colorado River Medical Center	Needles, CA	$875	—	—	121 min	—
Pratt Regional Medical Center	Pratt, KS	$879	$2,239	★ 4/5	100 min	—
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr	Marshall, MN	$879	$1,455	—	126 min	—
Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH	Britton, SD	$879	$1,455	—	105 min	—
CHI Health-Mercy Corning	Corning, IA	$892	$1,709	★ 3/5	124 min	—
Memorial Hospital of Converse County	Douglas, WY	$900	$1,462	★ 4/5	114 min	—
Gifford Medical Center	Randolph, VT	$910	$1,203	★ 5/5	—	—
CHI Health Missouri Valley	Missouri Valley, IA	$911	$1,709	★ 4/5	105 min	—
Riverland Medical Center	Ferriday, LA	$914	$715	—	—	—
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$925	—	★ 1/5	119 min	—
Ozark Health	Clinton, AR	$943	$700	★ 4/5	132 min	—
Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber	Windber, PA	$947	$829	★ 2/5	141 min	—
Family Health West Hospital	Fruita, CO	$952	$5,791	—	48 min	—
Howard County Medical Center	St Paul, NE	$961	$636	—	93 min	—
Children's Mercy South	Overland Park, KS	$987	$1,198	—	—	—
The Children's Mercy Hospital	Kansas City, MO	$987	$1,198	—	—	—
Southwest General Health Center	Middleburg Heights, OH	$1,013	$674	★ 4/5	199 min	—
Ellis Hospital	Schenectady, NY	$1,020	$705	★ 3/5	232 min	—
East Valley Er & Hospital	Gilbert, AZ	$1,022	—	—	—	—
Alexandria Hospital	Alexandria, LA	$1,022	—	—	—	—
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, FL	$1,045	$595	★ 2/5	—	—
CHI St Alexius Health Williston	Williston, ND	$1,045	$1,478	★ 3/5	156 min	—
UPMC Cole	Coudersport, PA	$1,047	$1,346	★ 4/5	147 min	—
Ashtabula County Medical Center	Ashtabula, OH	$1,049	$945	★ 3/5	194 min	—
McKenzie Health System	Sandusky, MI	$1,053	$853	—	133 min	—

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $5,766; Medicare pays $658.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Univera	13	$139 $67 – $795
Medicaid	213	$233 $39 – $1,451
Medicare	357	$303 $49 – $1,577
Tricare / VA	257	$332 $53 – $5,888
Highmark	115	$346 $53 – $6,688
Blue Cross Blue Shield	1007	$548 $60 – $11,166
Health Net	183	$563 $59 – $11,080
Kaiser Permanente	172	$636 $54 – $9,719
Anthem	456	$644 $60 – $11,308
Centene / Ambetter	621	$647 $52 – $8,140
MVP Health Care	58	$669 $336 – $6,753
Sanford Health Plan	38	$721 $252 – $5,807
Molina Healthcare	461	$751 $63 – $6,255
Independent Health	34	$751 $334 – $1,451
AmeriHealth	148	$855 $171 – $7,182
Coventry	78	$894 $132 – $9,911
Geisinger	45	$919 $184 – $6,841
MultiPlan / PHCS network	322	$1,400 $106 – $10,418
HealthPartners	141	$1,420 $201 – $6,481
Priority Health	42	$1,451 $232 – $5,765
Security Health Plan	31	$1,451 $252 – $8,442
UCare	47	$1,451 $440 – $5,951
Harvard Pilgrim	37	$1,577 $232 – $9,721
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	64	$1,892 $1,686 – $8,879
Amerigroup	123	$1,983 $344 – $5,800
Medica	101	$1,997 $460 – $7,048
Bright Health	41	$2,559 $1,876 – $5,558
UPMC Health Plan	77	$2,885 $524 – $13,671
UnitedHealthcare	1156	$3,272 $248 – $14,140
Aetna	1071	$4,582 $252 – $12,472
SelectHealth	36	$4,882 $252 – $10,611
EmblemHealth	57	$5,133 $452 – $47,694
Humana	786	$5,294 $232 – $16,358
Devoted Health	117	$5,830 $691 – $6,639
Cigna	829	$6,770 $291 – $20,438
Oscar Health	165	$8,024 $913 – $14,192
Healthcare Highways	33	$9,124 $8,517 – $9,565
AvMed	37	$11,998 $252 – $22,950

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

State	Median cash
Maryland	$1,156
Vermont	$1,346
Puerto Rico	$1,601
New Mexico	$1,610
Iowa	$1,686
North Dakota	$1,851

Prices by city

Prices by state

Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

Clinician	Specialty	Location	Medicare services
John Lahourcade, M.D.	General Surgery	Tyler, TX	61
Philippe Quilici, M.D., F.A.C.S.	General Surgery	Burbank, CA	61
Govardhana Yannam, MD	General Surgery	Houston, TX	56
Thang Nguyen, MD	General Surgery	Fountain Valley, CA	48
Steven Halbreich, M.D	General Surgery	Sarasota, FL	48
Tarun Bhandari, M.D.	General Surgery	Brick, NJ	48
Maohao Han, MD	General Surgery	Leesburg, FL	47
Alexander Tovar, M D	General Surgery	Burbank, CA	46
Patrick Schimpf, M.D.	General Surgery	Annapolis, MD	46
Nason Lui, MD	General Surgery	Topeka, KS	45
Stephen Nagengast, MD	General Surgery	Lincoln, NE	45
Randal Baker, MD	General Surgery	Oklahoma City, OK	45

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Does Medicare cover Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $658. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $132 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1743 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $5,766, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $9,618, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,994, a Medicare rate of about $658. Most cash prices fall between $1,224 and $18,838 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1743 US hospitals is $5,766. Most hospitals fall between $1,224 and $18,838. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $658). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)?

Medicare pays about $658. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) prices vary between hospitals?

Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.

Is the cash price lower than using insurance?

Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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