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Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast (cholecystography) cost in Louisiana

Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast (cholecystography) 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 Louisiana

$248Typical
$93.24 – $431Most listed prices

From 25 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Louisiana.

Nationwide typical: $363 (most listed prices $145–$1,138).

Usually included: the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).

Good to know: Rarely performed; ultrasound has largely replaced it.

Cheapest in Louisiana

Total price

Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast (cholecystography)

The scan + the radiologist's read

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: the scan + the radiologist's read. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$60.60Lowest est. total
$248Typical
$1,022Highest

In Louisiana, from 25 providers. Most listed prices: $93.24–$431.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. Franklin Medical Center
    Hospital · Winnsboro, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $29.40est. $60.60 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Franklin Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  2. Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
    Hospital · Baton Rouge, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $45.12est. $76.32 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge price file · checked Oct 2026
  3. Hardtner Medical Center
    Hospital · Olla, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $54est. $85.20 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Hardtner Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  4. Richland Parish Hospital
    Hospital · Delhi, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $74.10est. $105 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.

    Source: Richland Parish Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
  5. DeSoto Regional Health System
    Hospital · Mansfield, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $119est. $150 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: DeSoto Regional Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
  6. Manning Family Children's
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $121est. $152 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  7. West Jefferson Medical Center
    Hospital · Marrero, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $135est. $166 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  8. Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Independence, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $148est. $179 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  9. Touro
    Hospital · New Orleans, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $166est. $197 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

  10. Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Homer, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $171est. $202 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

    Source: Claiborne Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
  11. East Jefferson General Hospital
    Hospital · Metairie, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $217

    The radiologist read is billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.

  12. Lake Surgical Hospital - Slidell
    Hospital · Slidell, LA
    Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast
    Scan only
    $195est. $227 total

    The radiologist read is billed separately.

See all prices for Gallbladder X-ray with oral contrast (cholecystography)

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.