Surgery
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct x-ray cost in Iowa
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct x-ray 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 42 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $7,172 (most listed prices $2,644–$20,015).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + other required parts + pathology (lab review of tissue) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Cash surgery centers usually quote all-in. Lap chole without cholangiogram (47562) is a separate bundle.
Cheapest in Iowa
Total price
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct x-ray
Anesthesia + the facility fee + other required parts + pathology + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + other required parts + pathology + 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 Iowa, from 42 providers. Most listed prices: $2,949–$6,662.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,716
- $2,569
- Broadlawns Medical Center$2,615Hospital · Des MoinesEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $252Source: MercyOne Clinton Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical CenterLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct x-rayRead only$252Source: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $930Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026
- $949Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,239Source: Greene County Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Washington County Hospital and ClinicsLaparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct x-rayScan only$1,328
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Washington County Hospital and Clinics price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,466
- $1,543
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Madison County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,554
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Crawford County Memorial Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,577Source: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,577Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,683
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Orange City Area Health System price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Laparoscopic gallbladder removal with bile duct x-ray
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.