Procedures
Gallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imaging cost in Washington
Gallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imaging is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Washington
From 43 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Washington.
Nationwide typical: $4,447 (most listed prices $1,709–$10,706).
Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Often performed during an inpatient stay, where the facility part falls under the admission's DRG.
Cheapest in Washington
Total price
Gallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imaging
The facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Washington, from 43 providers. Most listed prices: $2,924–$11,360.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,536
- $1,989
- Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital$2,401Hospital · LynnwoodEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterGallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imagingRead only$600Source: Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $695est. $1,536 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: TriState Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148est. $1,989 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Coulee Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Providence Swedish Rehabilitation HospitalGallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imagingScan only$1,560est. $2,401 total
The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Providence Swedish Rehabilitation Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MultiCare Yakima Memorial HospitalGallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imagingScan only$1,822est. $2,662 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,765
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MultiCare Valley Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,061est. $2,901 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Clare Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,995
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Prosser Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,174est. $3,015 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anthony Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,183est. $3,024 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Anne Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,243est. $3,084 total
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Francis Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,155
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: St. Michael Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Gallbladder drain placement through the skin, with imaging
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.