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This minimally invasive surgery uses small instruments and a camera to remove the gallbladder through several small cuts in the abdomen. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after the procedure.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 19,669
24,175
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms
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$ 177
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Imaging Studies (Ultrasound)
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$ 340
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NA
Surgery to remove the gallbladder through a few small incisions in the abdomen
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$ 19,075
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NA
A follow up office visit after you have left the hospital
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$ 77
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NA
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$ 19,669
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Surgery using a laparoscope is the most common way to remove the gallbladder. A laparoscope is a thin, lighted tube that lets the doctor see inside your belly.
Gallbladder removal surgery is done while you are under general anesthesia, so you will be asleep and pain-free. The gallbladder is then removed using the laparoscope. An x-ray called a cholangiogram may be done during your surgery. Sometimes the surgeon cannot safely take out the gallbladder using a laparoscope. In this case, the surgeon will use open surgery, in which a larger cut is made. If you do not have any signs of problems, you will be able to go home when you are able to drink liquids easily. Most people go home on the same day or the day after this surgery. If there were problems during your surgery, or if you have bleeding, a lot of pain, or a fever, you may need to stay in the hospital longer.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
A special x-ray that can create detailed images of the tissues and organs in your abdomen and pelvic area.
This procedure involves placing a small tube through the mouth into the small bowel to evaluate the pancreatic and biliary duct. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after the procedure.
This is a special test that uses a radioactive tracer to diagnose problems in the gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver.
This group of blood tests measures how well your liver is working.
This test uses sound waves to create images of the organs in the upper abdomen.
