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Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Illinois (2026)

Last updated: May 2026

Gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) costs $9,939 on average without insurance in Illinois, based on CMS data from 58 hospitals. Prices range from $2,018 to $85,819 depending on hospital and facility type — making price comparison essential before you schedule. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files, not estimates.

58 hospitals in Illinois report pricing for gallbladder removal surgery. The average cash price is $9,939.

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Hospitals

in Illinois

Average List Price

$16,613

gross charge

Average Cash Price

$9,939

40% below list price

Price Range

$2,018 – $85,819

42.5x spread

Hospital Prices in Illinois

Sorted by lowest cash price

Hospital	City	List Price	Cash Price	Negotiated Range	Grade
HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary	MARION	$2,906	$465-84%	$465 – $15,444	0.1/10
DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS Deaconess Health System	MOUNT VERNON	$2,906	$1,017-65%	$648 – $17,333	0.1/10
RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	RED BUD	$2,906	$1,017-65%	$815 – $2,800	0.1/10
DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY Proprietary	ANNA	$2,906	$1,046-64%	$643 – $7,500	0.1/10
BLESSING HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	QUINCY	$2,279	$1,367-40%	$661 – $6,143	0.1/10
ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PITTSFIELD	$2,279	$1,367-40%	$1,160 – $1,886	0.1/10
TRINITY ROCK ISLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private	ROCK ISLAND	$2,018	$1,614-20%	$583 – $16,554	0.1/10
CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	EUREKA	$3,339	$2,504-25%	$82 – $2,805	0.1/10
KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	MONTICELLO	$4,244	$2,546-40%	$630 – $3,820	0.1/10
THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CHICAGO	$2,616	$2,616	$1,700 – $5,567	0.1/10
CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	OLNEY	$5,290	$3,968-25%	$529 – $11,730	0.1/10
CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	HOOPESTON	$5,290	$3,968-25%	$462 – $4,867	0.1/10
GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	GIBSON CITY	$4,270	$4,270	$648 – $4,057	0.1/10
SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority	RUSHVILLE	$5,476	$5,476	—	0.1/10
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CARTHAGE	$7,370	$5,896-20%	$2,063 – $7,370	0.1/10
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	HIGHLAND	$8,694	$6,259-28%	$1,652 – $10,886	0.1/10
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	LITCHFIELD	$9,556	$6,880-28%	$2,102 – $9,556	0.1/10
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	JOLIET	$19,438	$7,906-59%	$1,467 – $19,438	0.1/10
PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	KANKAKEE	$21,034	$7,906-62%	$1,423 – $21,034	0.1/10
AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	CHICAGO	$22,004	$7,906-64%	$743 – $24,213	0.1/10
PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	CHICAGO	$26,618	$7,906-70%	$743 – $21,294	0.1/10
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON Voluntary non-profit - Church	EVANSTON	$30,198	$7,906-74%	$743 – $25,064	0.1/10
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN Voluntary non-profit - Church	ELGIN	$35,695	$7,906-78%	$709 – $28,556	0.1/10
PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	AURORA	$42,080	$7,906-81%	$709 – $42,080	0.1/10
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	EFFINGHAM	$13,924	$10,025-28%	$3,126 – $14,116	0.1/10
HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC Voluntary non-profit - Church	GREENVILLE	$15,991	$11,514-28%	$3,126 – $15,991	0.1/10
HSHS ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	O FALLON	$16,269	$11,713-28%	$2,977 – $16,269	0.1/10
ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	BREESE	$16,604	$11,955-28%	$2,977 – $16,604	0.1/10
ST MARYS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	DECATUR	$17,225	$12,402-28%	$3,126 – $17,225	0.1/10
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Government - Hospital District or Authority	CHESTER	$18,964	$15,171-20%	$7,252 – $18,015	0.1/10
VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	SANDWICH	$22,604	$15,823-30%	$4,295 – $19,779	0.1/10
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY Voluntary non-profit - Other	MCHENRY	$22,604	$15,823-30%	$18 – $22,604	0.1/10
NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CHICAGO	$22,604	$15,823-30%	$18 – $22,604	0.1/10
PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PALOS HEIGHTS	$22,604	$15,823-30%	$18 – $22,604	0.1/10
ST JOHNS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	SPRINGFIELD	$24,735	$17,809-28%	$2,977 – $24,735	0.1/10
CGH MEDICAL CENTER Government - Local	STERLING	$85,819	$23,171-73%	$6,204 – $68,655	0.1/10
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	GENEVA	$22,604	$29,956	$16 – $20,344	0.1/10
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	DEKALB	$22,604	$36,241	$18 – $22,604	0.1/10
NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	WINFIELD	$22,604	$36,734	$7 – $22,604	0.1/10
LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	LAWRENCEVILLE	$25,366	N/A	$5,971 – $19,025	0.1/10
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON Voluntary non-profit - Private	STAUNTON	N/A	N/A	$7,111 – $7,111	0.1/10
LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	MELROSE PARK	N/A	N/A	$3,578 – $10,960	0.1/10
MACNEAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	BERWYN	N/A	N/A	$1,046 – $10,815	0.1/10
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private	MAYWOOD	N/A	N/A	$5,181 – $8,940	0.1/10
ANDERSON HOSPITAL Standalone (Needs Review)	MARYVILLE	N/A	N/A	$3,281 – $7,233	0.1/10
ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	HOFFMAN ESTATES	N/A	N/A	$9,180 – $9,180	0.1/10
SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	CHICAGO	N/A	N/A	$2,132 – $6,082	0.1/10
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PEORIA	N/A	N/A	$6,082 – $16,603	0.1/10
PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO Voluntary non-profit - Church	CHICAGO	N/A	N/A	—	0.1/10
ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER 1 Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELK GROVE VILLAGE	N/A	N/A	$9,654 – $9,654	0.1/10
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church	NORMAL	N/A	N/A	$919 – $6,082	0.1/10
LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Proprietary	CHICAGO	N/A	N/A	$3,970 – $7,566	0.1/10
CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PEKIN	N/A	N/A	$6,082 – $16,603	0.1/10
CARLE HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	PEORIA	N/A	N/A	$6,082 – $16,603	0.1/10
ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church	CHICAGO	N/A	N/A	$8,819 – $25,111	0.1/10
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private	URBANA	N/A	N/A	$5,316 – $11,799	0.1/10
FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS Voluntary non-profit - Private	ELDORADO	N/A	N/A	$648 – $1,210	0.1/10
WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other	OAK PARK	N/A	N/A	$3,970 – $7,566	0.1/10

HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MARION, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,906

Cash Price

$465-84%

Negotiated Range

$465 – $15,444

DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS

MOUNT VERNON, IL · Deaconess Health System

0.1/10

List Price

$2,906

Cash Price

$1,017-65%

Negotiated Range

$648 – $17,333

RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL

RED BUD, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,906

Cash Price

$1,017-65%

Negotiated Range

$815 – $2,800

DEACONESS ILLINOIS UNION COUNTY

ANNA, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

$2,906

Cash Price

$1,046-64%

Negotiated Range

$643 – $7,500

BLESSING HOSPITAL

QUINCY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,279

Cash Price

$1,367-40%

Negotiated Range

$661 – $6,143

ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PITTSFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,279

Cash Price

$1,367-40%

Negotiated Range

$1,160 – $1,886

TRINITY ROCK ISLAND

ROCK ISLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,018

Cash Price

$1,614-20%

Negotiated Range

$583 – $16,554

CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL

EUREKA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$3,339

Cash Price

$2,504-25%

Negotiated Range

$82 – $2,805

KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER

MONTICELLO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,244

Cash Price

$2,546-40%

Negotiated Range

$630 – $3,820

THOREK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$2,616

Cash Price

$2,616

Negotiated Range

$1,700 – $5,567

CARLE RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

OLNEY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,290

Cash Price

$3,968-25%

Negotiated Range

$529 – $11,730

CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER

HOOPESTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$5,290

Cash Price

$3,968-25%

Negotiated Range

$462 – $4,867

GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

GIBSON CITY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$4,270

Cash Price

$4,270

Negotiated Range

$648 – $4,057

SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

RUSHVILLE, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$5,476

Cash Price

$5,476

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CARTHAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$7,370

Cash Price

$5,896-20%

Negotiated Range

$2,063 – $7,370

ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL

HIGHLAND, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$8,694

Cash Price

$6,259-28%

Negotiated Range

$1,652 – $10,886

ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL

LITCHFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$9,556

Cash Price

$6,880-28%

Negotiated Range

$2,102 – $9,556

SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER

JOLIET, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$19,438

Cash Price

$7,906-59%

Negotiated Range

$1,467 – $19,438

PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL

KANKAKEE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$21,034

Cash Price

$7,906-62%

Negotiated Range

$1,423 – $21,034

AMITA HEALTH RESURRECTION MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$22,004

Cash Price

$7,906-64%

Negotiated Range

$743 – $24,213

PRESENCE SAINTS MARY AND ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$26,618

Cash Price

$7,906-70%

Negotiated Range

$743 – $21,294

SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL-EVANSTON

EVANSTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$30,198

Cash Price

$7,906-74%

Negotiated Range

$743 – $25,064

SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL-ELGIN

ELGIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$35,695

Cash Price

$7,906-78%

Negotiated Range

$709 – $28,556

PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

AURORA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$42,080

Cash Price

$7,906-81%

Negotiated Range

$709 – $42,080

ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

EFFINGHAM, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$13,924

Cash Price

$10,025-28%

Negotiated Range

$3,126 – $14,116

HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC

GREENVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$15,991

Cash Price

$11,514-28%

Negotiated Range

$3,126 – $15,991

HSHS ST ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL

O FALLON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$16,269

Cash Price

$11,713-28%

Negotiated Range

$2,977 – $16,269

ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL

BREESE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$16,604

Cash Price

$11,955-28%

Negotiated Range

$2,977 – $16,604

ST MARYS HOSPITAL

DECATUR, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$17,225

Cash Price

$12,402-28%

Negotiated Range

$3,126 – $17,225

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHESTER, IL · Government - Hospital District or Authority

0.1/10

List Price

$18,964

Cash Price

$15,171-20%

Negotiated Range

$7,252 – $18,015

VALLEY WEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

SANDWICH, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$15,823-30%

Negotiated Range

$4,295 – $19,779

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY

MCHENRY, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$15,823-30%

Negotiated Range

$18 – $22,604

NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$15,823-30%

Negotiated Range

$18 – $22,604

PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

PALOS HEIGHTS, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$15,823-30%

Negotiated Range

$18 – $22,604

ST JOHNS HOSPITAL

SPRINGFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

$24,735

Cash Price

$17,809-28%

Negotiated Range

$2,977 – $24,735

CGH MEDICAL CENTER

STERLING, IL · Government - Local

0.1/10

List Price

$85,819

Cash Price

$23,171-73%

Negotiated Range

$6,204 – $68,655

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

GENEVA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$29,956

Negotiated Range

$16 – $20,344

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL

DEKALB, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$36,241

Negotiated Range

$18 – $22,604

NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL

WINFIELD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$22,604

Cash Price

$36,734

Negotiated Range

$7 – $22,604

LAWRENCE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

LAWRENCEVILLE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

$25,366

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,971 – $19,025

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF STAUNTON

STAUNTON, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$7,111 – $7,111

LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

MELROSE PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,578 – $10,960

MACNEAL HOSPITAL

BERWYN, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$1,046 – $10,815

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

MAYWOOD, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,181 – $8,940

ANDERSON HOSPITAL

MARYVILLE, IL · Standalone (Needs Review)

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,281 – $7,233

ST ALEXIUS MEDICAL CENTER

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,180 – $9,180

SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$2,132 – $6,082

CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,082 – $16,603

PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGO

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER 1

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$9,654 – $9,654

CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER

NORMAL, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$919 – $6,082

LOUIS A WEISS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Proprietary

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,970 – $7,566

CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL

PEKIN, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,082 – $16,603

CARLE HEALTH METHODIST HOSPITAL

PEORIA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$6,082 – $16,603

ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Church

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$8,819 – $25,111

CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL

URBANA, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$5,316 – $11,799

FERRELL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS

ELDORADO, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Private

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$648 – $1,210

WEST SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER

OAK PARK, IL · Voluntary non-profit - Other

0.1/10

List Price

N/A

Cash Price

N/A

Negotiated Range

$3,970 – $7,566

Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost by City in Illinois

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Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Other States

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What Affects Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Illinois

The cost of gallbladder removal surgery in Illinois depends on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), anesthesia, surgeon fees, and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) typically charge 30–50% less than hospital outpatient departments for the same gallbladder removal surgery. Hospital-based departments charge facility fees that can add $2,000–$5,000+ to your total bill. ASCs specialize in high-volume outpatient procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy and offer comparable outcomes at lower cost.

Based on data from 58 hospitals in Illinois, gallbladder removal surgery prices range from $2,018 to $85,819 — a 42.5x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.

Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Illinois

Gallbladder removal surgery in Illinois can be performed at a hospital outpatient department or an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

Hospital-based departments charge facility fees that can add $2,000–$5,000+ to your total bill. ASCs specialize in high-volume outpatient procedures like laparoscopic cholecystectomy and offer comparable outcomes at lower cost.

If your surgeon approves outpatient surgery, compare ASC cash prices alongside hospital rates before scheduling — the setting alone can save thousands on the same procedure.

Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Illinois

If you're paying out of pocket for gallbladder removal surgery in Illinois, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.

In Illinois, the average cash price for gallbladder removal surgery is $9,939, which is 40% lower than the average list price of $16,613. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.

For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Illinois

How much does Gallbladder Removal Surgery cost in Illinois?▼

The average cash price for gallbladder removal surgery in Illinois is $9,939. Prices range from $2,018 to $85,819 depending on the hospital and whether you pay cash or use insurance.

Why do Gallbladder Removal Surgery prices vary so much in Illinois?▼

Hospital prices for gallbladder removal surgery in Illinois differ based on facility type (hospital outpatient vs. ambulatory surgery center), negotiated insurance rates, hospital overhead, and local market competition. Hospitals with less nearby competition tend to charge more.

Can I get a cheaper Gallbladder Removal Surgery by paying cash?▼

Yes. In Illinois, the average cash price for gallbladder removal surgery is $9,939, which is 40% below the average list price of $16,613. Many hospitals offer additional discounts if you pay upfront.

What is the cheapest hospital for Gallbladder Removal Surgery in Illinois?▼

The cheapest hospital depends on current published rates. Use the price comparison table above to see which facility in Illinois offers the lowest cash price for gallbladder removal surgery. Prices can change, so verify directly with the hospital before scheduling.

Does insurance cover Gallbladder Removal Surgery?▼

Most health insurance plans cover gallbladder removal surgery when medically necessary and ordered by a physician. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Contact your insurer for a pre-authorization estimate.

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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.