How much does a Gallbladder removal cost?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $5,569, with most falling between $1,935 and $8,495, based on published rates from 2,503 U.S. hospitals. What you actually pay depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance.

Cash or self-pay prices for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) run around $4,607. Uninsured patients are often billed the much higher hospital "list" charge first (about $5,958), so it's worth asking for the cash or self-pay rate and negotiating.

Yes. If you were charged well above the typical negotiated rate (about $5,569), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real hospital pricing data and can negotiate it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.