Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Wisconsin (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) costs $4,482 on average without insurance in Wisconsin, based on CMS data from 72 hospitals. Prices range from $22 to $24,570 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.
72 hospitals in Wisconsin report pricing for gallbladder removal surgery. The average cash price is $4,482.
72
in Wisconsin
$5,984
gross charge
$4,482
25% below list price
$22 – $24,570
1116.8x spread
Hospital Prices in Wisconsin
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC. Voluntary non-profit - Church | STEVENS POINT | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RHINELANDER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RHINELANDER | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS STANLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | STANLEY | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS TOMAHAWK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TOMAHAWK | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| LANGLADE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | ANTIGO | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PORTAGE | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS EAGLE RIVER HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAGLE RIVER | $22 | $14-35% | — | — | |
| ASPIRUS MEDFORD HOSPITAL & CLINICS, INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MEDFORD | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL & CLINICS INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | WISCONSIN RAPIDS | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL Proprietary | WAUSAU | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | WOODRUFF | $22 | $14-35% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF LAFAYETTE COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Other | DARLINGTON | $1,414 | $1,131-20% | $618 – $6,598 | 0.1/10 | |
| AMERY HOSPITAL & CLINIC Voluntary non-profit - Private | AMERY | $2,359 | $1,230-48% | $459 – $2,123 | 0.1/10 | |
| LADD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OSCEOLA | $2,415 | $1,690-30% | $821 – $2,052 | 0.1/10 | |
| UPLAND HILLS HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | DODGEVILLE | $3,621 | $1,955-46% | $573 – $5,077 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAUK PRAIRIE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PRAIRIE DU SAC | $3,932 | $2,151-45% | $485 – $28,651 | 0.1/10 | |
| REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | REEDSBURG | $3,061 | $2,296-25% | $582 – $2,724 | 0.1/10 | |
| INDIANHEAD MEDICAL CTR Proprietary | SHELL LAKE | $4,800 | $3,840-20% | — | 0.1/10 | |
| FORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FORT ATKINSON | $15,438 | $4,940-68% | $626 – $14,512 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM CHIPPEWA VALLEY Voluntary non-profit - Private | BLOOMER | $6,270 | $5,643-10% | $229 – $6,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-RED CEDAR INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | MENOMONIE | $6,270 | $5,643-10% | $229 – $6,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHLAND Voluntary non-profit - Private | BARRON | $6,270 | $5,643-10% | $229 – $6,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM OAKRIDGE Voluntary non-profit - Other | OSSEO | $6,270 | $5,643-10% | $281 – $6,270 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM EAU CLAIRE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | EAU CLAIRE | $6,270 | $5,643-10% | $229 – $6,572 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HLTH SYSTM FRANCISCAN HLTHCARE SPARTA Voluntary non-profit - Church | SPARTA | $6,414 | $5,773-10% | $229 – $6,286 | 0.1/10 | |
| MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN MEDICAL CENTER INC Voluntary non-profit - Private | LA CROSSE | $6,414 | $5,773-10% | $229 – $6,726 | 0.1/10 | |
| BLACK RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BLACK RIVER FALLS | $6,591 | $5,932-10% | $111 – $6,459 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GREEN BAY | $19,864 | $12,912-35% | $2,205 – $21,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN HEALTH OCONTO HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | OCONTO | $19,864 | $12,912-35% | $6,754 – $17,878 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELLIN PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREEN BAY | $19,864 | $12,912-35% | $5,125 – $17,878 | 0.1/10 | |
| UNITYPOINT HEALTH - MERITER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MADISON | $24,570 | $19,656-20% | $582 – $23,341 | 0.1/10 | |
| OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL Physician | ALTOONA | $22,170 | $19,953-10% | $5,988 – $11,874 | 0.1/10 | |
| WESTERN WISCONSIN HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | BALDWIN | $3,098 | N/A | $595 – $7,570 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WAUWATOSA | N/A | N/A | $5,651 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CTR WASHINGTON COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | HARTFORD | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA Voluntary non-profit - Private | KENOSHA | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER - SUMMIT Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUMMIT | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GRAFTON | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA BAYCARE MEDICAL CTR Proprietary | GREEN BAY | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER BAY AREA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MARINETTE | N/A | N/A | $5,651 – $21,930 | 0.1/10 | |
| MILE BLUFF MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | MAUSTON | N/A | N/A | $5,872 – $9,572 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | NEW BERLIN | N/A | N/A | $5,274 – $16,876 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | HILLSBORO | N/A | N/A | $1,566 – $9,644 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARYS HOSPITAL SUPERIOR Voluntary non-profit - Private | SUPERIOR | N/A | N/A | $5,563 – $5,834 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $2,367 – $2,367 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $2,367 – $2,367 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIDWEST ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY HOSPITAL Physician | FRANKLIN | N/A | N/A | $2,367 – $2,367 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION ALL SAINTS HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | RACINE | N/A | N/A | $2,367 – $2,367 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEDICAL CENTER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHEBOYGAN | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN TRI-COUNTY HOSPITAL & CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WHITEHALL | N/A | N/A | $1,566 – $8,691 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE Voluntary non-profit - Church | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $1,018 – $2,542 | 0.1/10 | |
| ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN - ST ELIZABETH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | APPLETON | N/A | N/A | $666 – $2,325 | 0.1/10 | |
| WEST ALLIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST ALLIS | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $23,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST VINCENT HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GREEN BAY | N/A | N/A | $1,574 – $24,229 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WEST BEND Voluntary non-profit - Private | WEST BEND | N/A | N/A | $5,665 – $16,807 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PLATTEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $7,224 – $7,224 | 0.1/10 | |
| RICHLAND HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | RICHLAND CENTER | N/A | N/A | $603 – $5,540 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - WESTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTON | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - RICE LAKE Voluntary non-profit - Private | RICE LAKE | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $13,015 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - MINOCQUA Voluntary non-profit - Private | MINOCQUA | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - BEAVER DAM (MMC-BD) Voluntary non-profit - Private | BEAVER DAM | N/A | N/A | $5,561 – $20,694 | 0.1/10 | |
| GUNDERSEN MOUNDVIEW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRIENDSHIP | N/A | N/A | $1,566 – $11,222 | 0.1/10 | |
| MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | MARSHFIELD | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | MANITOWOC | N/A | N/A | $5,549 – $16,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $5,929 – $17,804 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | MENOMONEE FALLS | N/A | N/A | $5,665 – $16,779 | 0.1/10 | |
| FLAMBEAU HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | PARK FALLS | N/A | N/A | $5,540 – $12,887 | 0.1/10 | |
| COLUMBUS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLUMBUS | N/A | N/A | $5,498 – $6,606 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN Voluntary non-profit - Other | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $11,290 – $18,060 | 0.1/10 | |
| BELOIT HEALTH SYSTEM Voluntary non-profit - Private | BELOIT | N/A | N/A | $6,362 – $25,449 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | MILWAUKEE | N/A | N/A | $9,245 – $23,500 | 0.1/10 | |
| AURORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON Voluntary non-profit - Private | BURLINGTON | N/A | N/A | $8,466 – $19,000 | 0.1/10 |
STEVENS POINT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
RHINELANDER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
STANLEY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
TOMAHAWK, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
ANTIGO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
PORTAGE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
EAGLE RIVER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
MEDFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WAUSAU, WI · Proprietary
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
WOODRUFF, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$22
Cash Price
$14-35%
DARLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$1,414
Cash Price
$1,131-20%
Negotiated Range
$618 – $6,598
AMERY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,359
Cash Price
$1,230-48%
Negotiated Range
$459 – $2,123
OSCEOLA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,415
Cash Price
$1,690-30%
Negotiated Range
$821 – $2,052
DODGEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,621
Cash Price
$1,955-46%
Negotiated Range
$573 – $5,077
PRAIRIE DU SAC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,932
Cash Price
$2,151-45%
Negotiated Range
$485 – $28,651
REEDSBURG, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,061
Cash Price
$2,296-25%
Negotiated Range
$582 – $2,724
SHELL LAKE, WI · Proprietary
List Price
$4,800
Cash Price
$3,840-20%
FORT ATKINSON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$15,438
Cash Price
$4,940-68%
Negotiated Range
$626 – $14,512
BLOOMER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,270
Cash Price
$5,643-10%
Negotiated Range
$229 – $6,270
MENOMONIE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,270
Cash Price
$5,643-10%
Negotiated Range
$229 – $6,270
BARRON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,270
Cash Price
$5,643-10%
Negotiated Range
$229 – $6,270
OSSEO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$6,270
Cash Price
$5,643-10%
Negotiated Range
$281 – $6,270
EAU CLAIRE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,270
Cash Price
$5,643-10%
Negotiated Range
$229 – $6,572
SPARTA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$6,414
Cash Price
$5,773-10%
Negotiated Range
$229 – $6,286
LA CROSSE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,414
Cash Price
$5,773-10%
Negotiated Range
$229 – $6,726
BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$6,591
Cash Price
$5,932-10%
Negotiated Range
$111 – $6,459
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$19,864
Cash Price
$12,912-35%
Negotiated Range
$2,205 – $21,341
OCONTO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$19,864
Cash Price
$12,912-35%
Negotiated Range
$6,754 – $17,878
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
$19,864
Cash Price
$12,912-35%
Negotiated Range
$5,125 – $17,878
MADISON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$24,570
Cash Price
$19,656-20%
Negotiated Range
$582 – $23,341
ALTOONA, WI · Physician
List Price
$22,170
Cash Price
$19,953-10%
Negotiated Range
$5,988 – $11,874
BALDWIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,098
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$595 – $7,570
WAUWATOSA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,651 – $19,000
HARTFORD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
KENOSHA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
SUMMIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
GRAFTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
GREEN BAY, WI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
MARINETTE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,651 – $21,930
MAUSTON, WI · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,872 – $9,572
NEW BERLIN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,274 – $16,876
HILLSBORO, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,566 – $9,644
SUPERIOR, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,563 – $5,834
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,367 – $2,367
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,367 – $2,367
FRANKLIN, WI · Physician
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,367 – $2,367
RACINE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,367 – $2,367
SHEBOYGAN, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
WHITEHALL, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,566 – $8,691
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,018 – $2,542
APPLETON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$666 – $2,325
WEST ALLIS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $23,500
GREEN BAY, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,574 – $24,229
WEST BEND, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,665 – $16,807
PLATTEVILLE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,224 – $7,224
RICHLAND CENTER, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$603 – $5,540
WESTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
RICE LAKE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $13,015
MINOCQUA, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
BEAVER DAM, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,561 – $20,694
FRIENDSHIP, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,566 – $11,222
MARSHFIELD, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
MANITOWOC, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,549 – $16,779
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,929 – $17,804
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,665 – $16,779
PARK FALLS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,540 – $12,887
COLUMBUS, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,498 – $6,606
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$11,290 – $18,060
BELOIT, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,362 – $25,449
MILWAUKEE, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$9,245 – $23,500
BURLINGTON, WI · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$8,466 – $19,000
Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost by City in Wisconsin
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What Affects Gallbladder Removal Surgery Cost in Wisconsin
The cost of gallbladder removal surgery in Wisconsin 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 72 hospitals in Wisconsin, gallbladder removal surgery prices range from $22 to $24,570 — a 1116.8x 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 Wisconsin
Gallbladder removal surgery in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
If you're paying out of pocket for gallbladder removal surgery in Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin, the average cash price for gallbladder removal surgery is $4,482, which is 25% lower than the average list price of $5,984. 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 Wisconsin
How much does Gallbladder Removal Surgery cost in Wisconsin?▼
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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.