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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost with Medicare (2026)

Surgical removal of the gallbladder, usually laparoscopic.

$12,000
National Avg Cost
$9,600
Medicare Pays
$2,400
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Most Expensive State
$14,955
Least Expensive State
$9,029

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost by State

#StateAverage CostMedicare PaysPatient Pays
1Texas$14,955$11,964$2,991
2Pennsylvania$14,920$11,936$2,984
3South Dakota$14,764$11,811$2,953
4Hawaii$14,724$11,779$2,945
5Maine$14,667$11,734$2,933
6Missouri$14,563$11,650$2,913
7Idaho$14,503$11,602$2,901
8Washington$14,383$11,507$2,877
9Iowa$14,313$11,450$2,863
10Alabama$13,995$11,196$2,799
11South Carolina$13,945$11,156$2,789
12Rhode Island$13,890$11,112$2,778
13North Dakota$13,718$10,975$2,744
14Massachusetts$13,611$10,889$2,722
15New Jersey$13,350$10,680$2,670
16Utah$13,272$10,617$2,654
17Connecticut$13,130$10,504$2,626
18Kansas$13,034$10,428$2,607
19Oregon$13,007$10,406$2,601
20Arkansas$12,982$10,386$2,596
21Michigan$12,695$10,156$2,539
22Alaska$12,664$10,132$2,533
23Minnesota$12,540$10,032$2,508
24Delaware$12,428$9,942$2,486
25Georgia$12,426$9,941$2,485
26New York$12,317$9,854$2,463
27Tennessee$12,126$9,701$2,425
28Nebraska$11,683$9,346$2,337
29Kentucky$11,608$9,286$2,322
30Ohio$11,572$9,258$2,314
31Indiana$11,442$9,154$2,288
32Colorado$11,335$9,068$2,267
33Virginia$11,052$8,842$2,210
34New Hampshire$11,035$8,828$2,207
35Arizona$10,875$8,700$2,175
36Wisconsin$10,754$8,603$2,151
37Montana$10,673$8,539$2,135
38Louisiana$10,584$8,467$2,117
39Mississippi$10,304$8,243$2,061
40California$9,808$7,847$1,962
41New Mexico$9,644$7,715$1,929
42Wyoming$9,634$7,707$1,927
43West Virginia$9,627$7,702$1,925
44Maryland$9,626$7,701$1,925
45Florida$9,559$7,647$1,912
46North Carolina$9,519$7,615$1,904
47Oklahoma$9,512$7,610$1,902
48Illinois$9,457$7,566$1,892
49Vermont$9,430$7,544$1,886
50Nevada$9,029$7,223$1,806

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) cost with Medicare?

The national average cost for Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) is $12,000. Medicare typically pays $9,600, leaving a patient responsibility of $2,400.

Does Medicare cover Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)?

Yes, Medicare covers Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy). The average Medicare payment is $9,600 out of a total cost of $12,000.

What category is Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)?

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) is classified as a hospital procedure.