Surgery
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct exploration cost in California
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct exploration 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 California
From 62 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $5,154 (most listed prices $1,032–$19,107).
Cheapest in California
- Adventist Health Medical Center TehachapiLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$162
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Medical Center Tehachapi price file · checked Oct 2026 - $180
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Willits Hospital Inc price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationDoctor fee only$220Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Saint Agnes Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationDoctor fee only$392Source: Saint Agnes Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Adventist Health Mendocino CoastLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$397
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - White Memorial Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$590
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: White Memorial Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $616
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Marina HospitalLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$656
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Mountains Community HospitalLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$989
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mountains Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,148
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Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,218
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Orchard Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.