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Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Cost: Australia vs India (2026)

Compiled by the TrustClinix data team · Medical review pending3 official sourcesPrices last checked 25 October 2026How we get our data

96% lower in India

The reference price for gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is $382 in India and $8,890 in Australia, a difference of about $8,508.

Side-by-side prices

Comparison
CountryPrice typePublished range (local)Reference (local)Reference in USD
AustraliaNational efficient price, public hospital (minor complexity)A$12,660 – A$22,491A$12,660$8,890
IndiaCGHS Tier I NABH package₹24,684 – ₹36,300₹36,300$382
India$382
Australia$8,890
Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic): Australia vs India reference price (USD)

Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) price detail: Australia

Price detail
AR-DRGAdmission typePrice weightPriceIn USD
H08BLaparoscopic cholecystectomy, minor complexity1.7066A$12,660$8,890
H08ALaparoscopic cholecystectomy, major complexity3.0319A$22,491$15,794

Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) price detail: India

CGHS detail
City tierNABH hospitalNon-NABH hospital
Tier I₹36,300₹30,855
Tier II₹32,670₹27,770
Tier III₹29,040₹24,684

What each price includes

  • Australia: National efficient price, public hospital (minor complexity). The whole public hospital admission: the operation, implant or device, nursing, medicines and an average length of stay for that type of admission. Public patients in Australian public hospitals pay nothing: the national efficient price is what governments use to fund the hospital.
  • India: CGHS package rate (Tier I city, NABH hospital, semi-private ward), covering the procedure and a fixed hospital stay. Implants are billed separately.

About gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small keyhole incisions, most often to treat painful gallstones. It is one of the most common planned operations. Many patients go home the same day or after one night in hospital.

Before travelling for treatment, also budget for flights, accommodation, recovery time and follow-up care, and check the hospital's accreditation and whether your insurance covers treatment abroad.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Is gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) cheaper in India or Australia?
Based on published reference prices, gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about 96% cheaper in India ($382) than in Australia ($8,890).
Are these prices directly comparable?
Not exactly. Australia publishes national efficient price (public hospital) and India publishes government package rate (CGHS). Use the comparison as a guide and confirm the full price with the hospital, including travel, stay and follow-up care.
Evidence

Sources

  1. Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA). National Efficient Price Determination 2026–27 and price weight tables (NEP26 = A$7,418 per NWAU). www.ihacpa.gov.au/resources/national-efficient-price-determination-202. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  2. Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
  3. European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.

Important: These are published reference prices and estimates, not a quote, and not medical advice. Actual costs depend on the hospital, your health, the exact treatment and your insurance. Always confirm the price with the provider before treatment. Read our disclaimer · Report an error

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