Surgery
Open gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram) cost in Iowa
Open gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram) 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 38 hospital and 0 clinic prices in Iowa.
Nationwide typical: $2,257 (most listed prices $591–$6,371).
Cheapest in Iowa
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical CenterOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Read only$645Source: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mitchell County Regional Health CenterOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Scan only$1,129
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mitchell County Regional Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Iowa Specialty Hospital ClarionOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Scan only$1,285
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Iowa Specialty Hospital Clarion price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,360
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Boone County Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,456Source: CHI Health Mercy Corning price file · checked Oct 2026
- $1,487Source: CHI Health Missouri Valley price file · checked Oct 2026
- Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IAOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Scan only$1,636
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, IA price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical CenterOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Scan only$1,757
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical CenterOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Scan only$1,845
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical CenterOpen gallbladder removal with bile duct X-ray (cholangiogram)Scan only$1,845
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,979
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Waverly Health Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,124
The radiologist read is billed separately.
Source: Shenandoah 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.