How much does gallbladder surgery cost in Washington?
That's the typical price in Washington before insurance — most people land between $16,056 and $27,025. That's 2% below the US average of $21,210.
What you'd actually pay
| Typical employer or Silver plan | $8,418 |
| Uninsured (hospital cash price) | $22,964 |
Silver assumes a $5,304 deductible, 20% coinsurance, capped at the $10,600 out-of-pocket maximum. If you're uninsured, ask about charity care — nonprofit hospitals can't bill you list price if you qualify, and most people never ask.
Try your own plan →Why Washington costs what it does
Washington hospitals charge private insurers 250% of what Medicare pays for the same care. The national average is 254%.
#29 most expensive of 50 states
The same care costs $13,528 in Arkansas and $28,892 in Florida — a 2.1× spread for identical treatment. Where you live is one of the biggest single factors in your bill.
What Medicare pays
Medicare pays $13,815 for this. In Washington, private insurers pay roughly 1.5× that.
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An estimate, not a bill. Built from published data: the national price from Health Care Cost Institute — HealthPrices.org, scaled by Washington's hospital price level from RAND. Your actual bill depends on your hospital, your plan and your diagnosis. Not medical or financial advice. How we work this out →