Gallbladder Removal Cost in Milwaukee, WI
Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove the gallbladder, usually because of gallstones.
Prices range from $1,780 to $15,790 across 5 hospitals; the median is $2,367 — choosing wisely can save $14,010.
Laparoscopic Cholecstectomy
Area median: $12,275 across 16 hospitals (WI)
Cash Price
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Negotiated Range
$1,018 – $2,542
n=3 payers
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$2,367
n=1 payers
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$2,367
n=1 payers
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Negotiated Range
$5,929 – $17,804
n=16 payers
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$9,245 – $23,500
n=13 payers
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| Rating | Fair Price | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee, WI | N/A | $1,018 – $2,542n=3 payers | N/A | CMS | Good price |
Milwaukee, WI | N/A | $2,367n=1 payers | N/A | CMS | Good price |
Milwaukee, WI | N/A | $2,367n=1 payers | N/A | CMS | Good price |
Milwaukee, WI | N/A | $5,929 – $17,804n=16 payers | N/A | CMS | Above avg |
Milwaukee, WI | N/A | $9,245 – $23,500n=13 payers | N/A | CMS | Above avg |
What affects the price of gallbladder removal?
Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove the gallbladder, usually because of gallstones.
- How you pay: cash (self-pay) prices are often lower than insurer-negotiated rates, and the hospital's gross "list price" is rarely what anyone actually pays.
- Your insurance plan: each insurer negotiates its own rate with each hospital, so the same procedure can vary by thousands of dollars across plans.
- Where it's done: hospital outpatient departments usually charge more than independent imaging centers or ambulatory surgery centers.
- Extra services: anesthesia, pathology, facility fees, and physician fees may be billed separately from the listed procedure price.
- Complexity: complications or additional findings during the procedure can change the final bill.
Prices shown are from hospital-published price transparency data. Your actual cost may vary based on your specific insurance plan, treatment complexity, and other factors. This page is not medical or billing advice.