Surgery
Open gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removal cost in Michigan
Open gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removal usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.
Typical cash price
In Michigan
From 32 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Michigan.
Nationwide typical: $1,551 (most listed prices $533–$4,278).
Cheapest in Michigan
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow CarsonOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$886Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow ClintonOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$886Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Clinton price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow EatonOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$886Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow IoniaOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$886Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia price file · checked Oct 2026
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow LansingOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$886Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing price file · checked Oct 2026
- $886
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Covenant HealthCare price file · checked Oct 2026 - Henry Ford Jackson HospitalOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$1,139
- University of Michigan HealthOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalDoctor fee only$1,220Source: University of Michigan Health price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,242
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
- Henry Ford Macomb HospitalOpen gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalFacility fee only$1,242
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital:Open gallbladder drainage with exploration or stone removalFacility fee only$1,242
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- $1,354
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Healthcare price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
What does a bundled price include?
A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.
Do I need a referral?
You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.
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.