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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) vs Kidney Transplant

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy): $12,000 total · Medicare pays $9,600 · Patient pays $2,400

Kidney Transplant: $130,000 total · Medicare pays $104,000 · Patient pays $26,000

Cost Comparison

MetricGallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)Kidney Transplant
Total Average Cost$12,000$130,000
Medicare Pays$9,600$104,000
Patient Pays$2,400$26,000
Categoryhospitalhospital

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) and Kidney Transplant?
Kidney Transplant costs $130,000 on average, while Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) costs $12,000 — a difference of $118,000.
How much does Medicare pay for Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) vs Kidney Transplant?
Medicare typically pays $9,600 for Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy) (patient owes $2,400). For Kidney Transplant, Medicare pays $104,000 (patient owes $26,000).
What is Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder, usually laparoscopic.
What is Kidney Transplant?
Surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy donor kidney.