Digestive/GI
How Much Does Gallbladder Disease (Gallstones/Cholecystitis) Treatment Cost?
Gallbladder disease includes gallstones and inflammation (cholecystitis). Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can block bile ducts, causing sudden intense pain. Surgical removal of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy) is the most common treatment.
Mild
$10K — $20K
Moderate
$20K — $40K
Severe
$40K — $80K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$5,064 — $8,440
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$5,064 — $8,440
Ercp remove duct calculi
CPT 43264
$476 — $793
Medicare: $317
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
CPT 47562
$948 — $1,580
Medicare: $632
Laparo cholecystectomy/graph
CPT 47563
$1,027 — $1,711
Medicare: $684
Cholecystectomy
CPT 47600
$1,516 — $2,526
Medicare: $1,010
CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast
CPT 74178
$171 — $285
Medicare: $114
Us exam abdom complete
CPT 76700
$171 — $286
Medicare: $114
Hepatobiliary system imaging
CPT 78226
$427 — $712
Medicare: $285
$16 — $26
Medicare: $11
$100 — $167
Medicare: $67
$212 — $353
Medicare: $141
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Gallbladder Disease (Gallstones/Cholecystitis) treatment cost?
Treatment for Gallbladder Disease (Gallstones/Cholecystitis) typically costs $20K — $40K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Gallbladder Disease (Gallstones/Cholecystitis) treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Gallbladder Disease (Gallstones/Cholecystitis). Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.