CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Western Arizona Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $7,138
  • Cash Discount Price: $9,524
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is $7,138. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $9,524. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$9,524

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7,138

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: $9,524 (154%)
Insurance Median: $7,138 (116%)
Cash: $9,524 (154% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7,138 (116% 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 $621 - $5,091 10%
Veterans Eval Services $631 10%
Care1St $4,996 81%
Magellan $4,996 - $7,138 81%
Mercy Care $5,472 89%
Sierra Health Plan $5,939 - $39,685 96%
Humana $6,799 110%
Medicare (plans) $6,799 110%
Node Health Choice Mcr Adv $6,799 110%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $6,909 112%
Node Triwest $6,909 112%
Node Va $6,909 112%
Healthnet $7,003 113%
Aetna $7,138 - $48,971 116%
Mercy Care Mcr Adv $7,138 116%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $7,138 116%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $7,138 116%
Onecare $7,138 116%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,738 - $15,874 125%
Node Champva $8,386 136%
Tricare $8,386 136%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $8,636 140%
Self Pay $9,524 154%
Node Az Complete Health Exchange $11,745 190%
Node Health Choice Integrated Care $12,782 207%
Health Direct Partners $15,475 251%
Laughlin Healthcare $15,475 251%
UnitedHealthcare $17,273 - $55,797 280%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $17,618 285%
Cigna $34,288 555%
Coventry Work Comp Al $47,622 771%
Multiplan Primary $50,796 822%
Multiplan $54,765 887%
Three Rivers $67,464 1092%
First Health Coventry $71,432 1157%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2735 Silver Creek Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals