Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Wisconsin (2026)
Near the US median for gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing · WI
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs what it does in Wisconsin.
Regional Price Parity
Wisconsin's cost-of-living index sits at 99.8 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
14 facilities perform this procedure in Wisconsin — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Wisconsin tracks within 0.2% of the national average ($12,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) in Wisconsin: What to Know
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Wisconsin is frequently performed laparoscopically, often as an outpatient procedure. Facilities like Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin offer both traditional laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery. Aurora BayCare in Green Bay and Ascension All Saints Hospital - Specialty Care Center in Racine also utilize robot-assisted techniques for minimally invasive gallbladder removal.
For cost-effective options, consider Wisconsin’s Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), which provide quality care comparable to hospitals, potentially lowering your out-of-pocket costs. While Wisconsin's average cost is slightly below the national average, some patients explore specialized centers in neighboring states like Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Wisconsin
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) costs in Wisconsin track close to the national average. Here's how the total is divided across cost components.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Wisconsin all-in range
Financing Options
Many Wisconsin clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $11,976 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Wisconsin's regional price parity (99.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Wisconsin
Below are the top facilities performing gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) in Wisconsin, ranked by volume. Rates shown are negotiated amounts from CMS Medicare data.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | $12,695 | $11,031 | 29 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse | $13,884 | $11,924 | 23 |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | $14,560 | $12,193 | 19 |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | $24,658 | $18,935 | 18 |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | $23,385 | $18,068 | 17 |
| University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | $18,517 | $13,278 | 17 |
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau | $19,856 | $18,294 | 16 |
| Prohealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital | Waukesha | $11,411 | $10,046 | 13 |
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau | $11,738 | $10,658 | 13 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System In Eau Claire | Eau Claire | $12,449 | $10,981 | 13 |
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) pricing. Wisconsin falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Wisconsin Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Wisconsin.
Compare Wisconsin with any other state
See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) cost guide.
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How we calculate gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) costs in Wisconsin
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Wisconsin's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.