Removal of gallbladder
Medicare pricing data for 3,919 providers across 50 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Removal of gallbladder (HCPCS code 47600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $743.55, but hospitals typically charge $3,244 — a 4.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $743.55, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $148.71. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $592.46 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $936 | $2,976 | 12 | 29 | +25.9% |
| Michigan | $863 | $2,693 | 126 | 181 | +16.0% |
| Virginia | $860 | $2,818 | 95 | 129 | +15.7% |
| West Virginia | $859 | $2,743 | 27 | 38 | +15.5% |
| Massachusetts | $854 | $3,718 | 106 | 208 | +14.8% |
| New York | $846 | $4,684 | 197 | 305 | +13.8% |
| Rhode Island | $817 | $3,104 | 17 | 30 | +9.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $811 | $2,910 | 192 | 294 | +9.1% |
| Louisiana | $799 | $2,682 | 62 | 87 | +7.5% |
| Illinois | $798 | $3,795 | 146 | 240 | +7.4% |
| Kentucky | $769 | $2,545 | 88 | 119 | +3.5% |
| Delaware | $767 | $2,321 | 21 | 37 | +3.2% |
| Maryland | $766 | $2,768 | 91 | 164 | +3.0% |
| California | $765 | $3,034 | 333 | 520 | +2.9% |
| Texas | $763 | $3,440 | 210 | 306 | +2.6% |
| Connecticut | $763 | $3,492 | 49 | 59 | +2.6% |
| Hawaii | $759 | $2,401 | 10 | 13 | +2.1% |
| Mississippi | $756 | $2,247 | 51 | 67 | +1.6% |
| Ohio | $754 | $3,146 | 153 | 214 | +1.4% |
| Florida | $748 | $3,170 | 278 | 438 | +0.7% |
| Nevada | $741 | $2,763 | 40 | 60 | -0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $737 | $5,139 | 21 | 38 | -0.9% |
| Georgia | $731 | $3,039 | 135 | 203 | -1.7% |
| Tennessee | $724 | $2,705 | 107 | 173 | -2.6% |
| South Carolina | $721 | $2,974 | 74 | 126 | -3.1% |
| Iowa | $716 | $3,021 | 37 | 54 | -3.7% |
| New Jersey | $715 | $6,276 | 104 | 177 | -3.9% |
| North Carolina | $702 | $2,647 | 122 | 175 | -5.6% |
| Kansas | $692 | $2,273 | 38 | 58 | -6.9% |
| North Dakota | $690 | $3,558 | 16 | 30 | -7.2% |
| Maine | $690 | $2,076 | 20 | 24 | -7.2% |
| Montana | $690 | $2,512 | 29 | 42 | -7.2% |
| Minnesota | $682 | $4,189 | 79 | 162 | -8.2% |
| Washington | $682 | $2,833 | 96 | 131 | -8.2% |
| Colorado | $671 | $2,965 | 61 | 84 | -9.8% |
| Indiana | $663 | $2,252 | 96 | 155 | -10.8% |
| Alaska | $657 | $8,045 | 11 | 17 | -11.6% |
| Utah | $651 | $2,071 | 30 | 45 | -12.4% |
| Arkansas | $646 | $2,110 | 54 | 100 | -13.1% |
| Alabama | $643 | $2,327 | 43 | 65 | -13.5% |
| South Dakota | $642 | $2,818 | 14 | 19 | -13.6% |
| Missouri | $639 | $2,564 | 82 | 130 | -14.1% |
| New Mexico | $628 | $2,608 | 25 | 32 | -15.5% |
| Arizona | $627 | $2,481 | 65 | 102 | -15.7% |
| Oklahoma | $620 | $2,234 | 43 | 67 | -16.6% |
| Nebraska | $612 | $2,647 | 32 | 40 | -17.7% |
| Wisconsin | $588 | $6,566 | 85 | 118 | -20.9% |
| Oregon | $563 | $2,965 | 52 | 80 | -24.2% |
| Vermont | $563 | $3,626 | 16 | 23 | -24.3% |
| Idaho | $542 | $2,133 | 12 | 15 | -27.1% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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