Gallbladder removal cost in Charles City, IA
In Charles City, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for gallbladder removal, laparoscopic: from $4,108.47 to $4,108.47, with a median of $4,108.47. Across Iowa, the median is $2,017.50 at 39 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 47562, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Aug 31, 2026 and Aug 31, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Memorial Hospital Commission Charles City, IA · (641) 228-6830 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | $4,108.47 | $10,271.17 | $561.02–$10,271.17 | 60% | Aug 31, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $4,108.47, median $4,108.47, highest $4,108.47.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through several small cuts using a camera and instruments. It is the most common treatment for painful gallstones and gallbladder inflammation.
What the price covers
The facility price covers the operating room and recovery. The surgeon's fee, anesthesia and the pathology exam of the gallbladder are usually billed separately.