Surgery
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct exploration cost in Iowa
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 Iowa
From 36 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $5,154 (most listed prices $1,032–$19,107).
Cheapest in Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationDoctor fee only$392Source: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$1,414
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,443Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026
- CHI Health Missouri ValleyLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationDoctor fee only$1,473Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IALaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$1,627
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,761
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cass County Memorial HospitalLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$1,857
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cass County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$2,020
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Washington County Hospital and ClinicsLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$2,069
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Washington County Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,094
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$2,120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct explorationFacility fee only$2,120
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center 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.