CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Mat-Su Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $33,281
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,503
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 5.39x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is $33,281. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,503. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 5.39x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,503

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$33,281

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6,176.47

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6,176.47 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $16,503 (267%)
Insurance Median: $33,281 (539%)
Cash: $16,503 (267% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $33,281 (539% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6,176.47 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 539% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 439%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Veterans Eval Services $802 13%
Medicaid / KanCare $5,897 95%
Medicare (plans) $7,071 114%
Node Champva $7,077 115%
Tricare $7,077 115%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $7,186 116%
Node Triwest $7,186 116%
Node Va $7,186 116%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $8,982 145%
Self Pay $16,503 267%
Ak Dept Of Corrections $30,256 490%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $30,861 - $33,556 500%
Hccmca $33,006 534%
Aetna $35,207 570%
Multiplan Phcs $41,808 677%
Moda Assurance $43,458 704%
Cigna $43,568 705%
Carlie Trans Grp $46,759 757%
UnitedHealthcare $46,759 757%
First Choice Health $49,509 802%
Multiplan Mpi $50,059 810%
Plan Vista Solutions $51,160 828%
Multiplan Wc $52,260 846%
One Health $52,260 846%
First Health Group $52,810 855%
Medical Control Network Solutions $52,810 855%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2500 South Woodworth Loop, Palmer, AK 99645
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals