Gallbladder scan (HIDA) Cost by Hospital

Gallbladder scan (HIDA) is a diagnostic imaging scan. Prices are from 2139 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$1,471median cash price · 2139 hospitals, 52 statestypically $514–$3,470 depending on the hospital
≈ 4.4× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$2,492
Cash / self-pay
$1,471
Insurer-negotiated
$736
Medicare pays
$334
$514$3,470
Median cash $1,471  ·  Medicare $334  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $1,471 — about 4.4× the Medicare rate ($334). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($668).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $2,492 list price could save about $1,021 (41%).

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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

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
St Charles Parish Hospital Luling, LA $237 $494 — 117 min 15.2%
Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI $243 $480 ★ 3/5 301 min 13.6%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $256 $238 — 105 min 15.4%
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus Great Bend, KS $265 $678 ★ 4/5 107 min 14.5%
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill Kansas City, MO $271 $423 ★ 3/5 191 min 15.7%
University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO $271 $423 ★ 4/5 145 min 14.4%
Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital Eau Claire, WI $276 — ★ 5/5 165 min 13.6%
Mayo Clinic Health System Oakridge Osseo, WI $276 — — 138 min 14.9%
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley Bloomer, WI $276 — ★ 4/5 140 min 14.4%
Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland Barron, WI $276 — ★ 4/5 106 min 14.4%
Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar Inc Menomonie, WI $276 — ★ 3/5 133 min 14.7%
Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, PA $279 $470 ★ 3/5 185 min 14.5%
Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA $279 $470 ★ 4/5 132 min 15.1%
Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Medical Center Inc La Crosse, WI $281 — ★ 5/5 132 min 14.3%
Mayo Clinic Hlth Systm Franciscan Hlthcare Sparta Sparta, WI $281 — — 76 min 14.9%
Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS $282 — ★ 4/5 89 min 14.7%
Good Shepherd Medical Center Hermiston, OR $286 $4,005 — 155 min 16.1%
Avoyelles Hospital Marksville, LA $288 $959 ★ 1/5 79 min 15.1%
Ochsner American Legion Hospital Jennings, LA $293 $489 ★ 2/5 104 min 15.3%
Jackson County Regional Health Center Maquoketa, IA $296 $194 — 80 min 15.1%
Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA $300 $698 ★ 4/5 259 min 14.8%
Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY $307 $111 ★ 2/5 237 min 15.8%
Ochsner St Mary Morgan City, LA $307 $507 ★ 2/5 81 min 15.4%
Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent Shreveport, LA $307 $507 ★ 2/5 — —
McLaren Greater Lansing Lansing, MI $308 $223 ★ 3/5 259 min 14.7%

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 July 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 scan (HIDA)

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: $1,471; Medicare pays $334.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 312
$260
$32 – $640
Univera 16
$305
$42 – $473
Highmark 122
$380
$75 – $990
Priority Health 56
$398
$52 – $2,023
AmeriHealth 221
$399
$40 – $1,097
Independent Health 28
$411
$143 – $992
Amerigroup 167
$411
$227 – $654
Molina Healthcare 549
$431
$91 – $1,153
Medicare 530
$432
$75 – $676
Tricare / VA 381
$446
$220 – $1,291
Devoted Health 170
$450
$357 – $599
Geisinger 68
$477
$48 – $1,981
Anthem 540
$479
$75 – $1,966
Centene / Ambetter 737
$505
$89 – $1,123
MVP Health Care 81
$509
$46 – $1,995
Humana 976
$514
$218 – $2,095
UPMC Health Plan 103
$541
$290 – $1,930
UnitedHealthcare 1403
$550
$153 – $2,044
SelectHealth 46
$611
$91 – $1,389
Bright Health 42
$635
$109 – $2,710
EmblemHealth 64
$649
$109 – $1,433
Blue Cross Blue Shield 1187
$675
$97 – $2,409
Oscar Health 151
$678
$91 – $1,360
UCare 69
$679
$85 – $1,945
Kaiser Permanente 225
$719
$340 – $2,632
HealthPartners 248
$738
$86 – $2,063
Harvard Pilgrim 50
$750
$89 – $1,964
Aetna 1308
$808
$230 – $2,686
Cigna 1054
$892
$381 – $2,540
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 136
$904
$588 – $2,474
Sanford Health Plan 71
$1,068
$296 – $2,103
Medica 222
$1,122
$216 – $2,477
Health Net 297
$1,203
$279 – $4,542
Security Health Plan 63
$1,209
$91 – $1,967
AvMed 65
$1,379
$459 – $3,043
Healthcare Highways 43
$1,487
$232 – $2,883
Coventry 139
$1,640
$389 – $3,420
MultiPlan / PHCS network 833
$2,003
$548 – $4,204

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$460
Mississippi$473
Rhode Island$608
New Jersey$617
Arkansas$625
Tennessee$641

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Kevin Forte, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyLittle Rock, AR187
John Miliziano, MDNuclear MedicineClearwater, FL150
Olga Lyass, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologyLancaster, CA147
Ethan Spiegler, MDNuclear MedicineBaltimore, MD146
Geoffrey Sakellis, M.D.Diagnostic RadiologySpringfield, MA145
Patrick Ford, M.D.Nuclear MedicineHouston, TX137
Julio Cordero, MDNuclear MedicineEvanston, IL130
Edward Green, MDNuclear MedicineJackson, MS122
Mehdi Djekidel, MDNuclear MedicineHamden, CT120
George Pjura, MDDiagnostic RadiologyCape Girardeau, MO116
William Pace, MDNuclear MedicineCamarillo, CA114
Alessandro Dagnolo, MDDiagnostic RadiologyLos Angeles, CA113

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Does Medicare cover Gallbladder scan (HIDA)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Gallbladder scan (HIDA). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $334. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $67 — 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 2139 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $1,471, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $2,492, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $736, a Medicare rate of about $334. Most cash prices fall between $514 and $3,470 — 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 scan (HIDA) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 2139 US hospitals is $1,471. Most hospitals fall between $514 and $3,470. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Gallbladder scan (HIDA)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $334). 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 scan (HIDA)?
Medicare pays about $334. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Gallbladder scan (HIDA) 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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