CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Baldwin Health

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $6,854
  • Cash Discount Price: $37,927
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Baldwin Health is $6,854. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $37,927. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$37,927

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,854

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: $37,927 (614%)
Insurance Median: $6,854 (111%)
Cash: $37,927 (614% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,854 (111% 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.

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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
Medicaid / KanCare $441 7%
Veterans Eval Services $583 9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4,761 - $5,643 77%
UnitedHealthcare $5,440 - $26,379 88%
Triwest $5,620 91%
Humana $5,643 91%
Medicare (plans) $5,643 91%
Windsor Health Plan $5,643 91%
Community Hospice $5,735 93%
Hospice $5,735 93%
Mercy Medical Hospice $5,735 93%
Node Va $5,735 93%
Cigna $5,756 - $20,626 93%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $5,756 93%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $5,792 94%
Select Health $5,792 94%
Aetna $5,813 - $189,633 94%
Node Wellcare Mcr Adv $5,850 95%
Us Dol $7,169 116%
Ambetter / Centene $8,603 139%
First Choice $9,291 150%
Tricare $22,700 368%
Node Champva $23,894 387%
Self Pay $37,927 614%
American Employee Alliance $84,281 1365%
Multiplan $120,101 - $172,777 1944%
First Health $158,028 - $170,143 2559%
Alamed $161,188 2610%
Multiplan Inc $161,188 2610%
Coventry Work Comp Al $164,770 2668%
Pro America $168,563 2729%
Novanet $170,143 2755%
Alabama Wc $179,098 2900%
Gulf Health $179,098 2900%
Principal Ppo $179,098 2900%
Viva Health $179,098 2900%
National Health $189,633 3070%
Galaxy $191,740 3104%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals