What Medicare pays for gallbladder removal in Iowa in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.
Laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder.
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Medicare's 2026 price for gallbladder removal in Iowa is $3,443–$3,596 at surgery center; $6,373–$6,748 at hospital outpatient; $9,925–$11,046 at hospital stay, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.
At surgery center, from $3,443. Hospital stay runs up to $11,046 for the same service.
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