Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Cost by Country (2026)
$382 – $8,890
Reference prices for gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) in India, the United Kingdom, Singapore, the United States and Australia (2026), converted to US dollars. India is the lowest, about 96% below Australia.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy removes the gallbladder through small keyhole incisions, most often to treat painful gallstones.
Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) prices by country
| Country | Price type | Published range (local) | Reference (local) | Reference in USD | Local patient pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Government package rate (CGHS) | ₹24,684 – ₹36,300 | ₹36,300 | $382 | Usually nothing |
| United Kingdom | NHS national price (England) | £2,785 – £4,203 | £2,785 | $3,723 | Nothing |
| Singapore | Typical total hospital bill (MOH) | SGD 2,043 – SGD 21,157 | SGD 8,647 | $6,764 | SGD 2,531 |
| United States | Medicare national average (outpatient) | $3,661 – $6,807 | $6,807 | $6,807 | $1,361 |
| Australia | National efficient price (public hospital) | A$12,660 – A$22,491 | A$12,660 | $8,890 | Nothing |
What a local patient pays: India: usually nothing (for CGHS members at empanelled hospitals (cashless); other patients pay the hospital's own price); United Kingdom: nothing (NHS patients are treated free of charge); Singapore: SGD 2,531 (typical bill for a Singapore citizen in a subsidised ward, before MediShield Life and MediSave); United States: $1,361 (average Medicare patient share, before supplemental insurance); Australia: nothing (public patients in public hospitals are treated free of charge). Visitors from abroad usually pay the full price.
Reference prices: India = CGHS Tier I NABH package; United Kingdom = NHS national unit price (fewest other health problems); Singapore = Typical total bill: public hospital, unsubsidised (Ward A); United States = Medicare hospital outpatient average; Australia = National efficient price, public hospital (minor complexity). The published range is the package or payment range; the India reference may add the device price. See the methodology.
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About gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
It is one of the most common planned operations. Many patients go home the same day or after one night in hospital.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
- 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.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare.gov. Procedure Price Lookup for Outpatient Services (national averages, 2026 payments). www.medicare.gov/procedure-price-lookup/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- NHS England. 2026/27 NHS Payment Scheme, Annex A: prices workbook (updated August 2026). www.england.nhs.uk/publication/2026-27-nhs-payment-scheme/. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- 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.
- Ministry of Health, Singapore. Hospital bill amounts by procedure (TOSP), Singapore citizens, 2023 bills. www.moh.gov.sg/managing-expenses/bills-and-fee-benchmarks/hospital-bil. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- 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