CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Antelope Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $7,970
  • Cash Discount Price: $12,317
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.29x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Antelope Valley Hospital is $7,970. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,317. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.29x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$12,317

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$7,970

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: $12,317 (199%)
Insurance Median: $7,970 (129%)
Cash: $12,317 (199% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $7,970 (129% 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
Blue Shield Of California $550 9%
Aetna $6,500 105%
Alignment Healthcare $7,737 125%
Central Health Plan Of California $7,737 125%
Citizens Choice Healthplan $7,737 125%
Health Net Of California $7,737 - $10,832 125%
L.A. Care Health Plan $7,737 125%
Wellcare $7,737 125%
Humana $7,892 128%
For Your Benefit $7,970 129%
Brand New Day $8,124 132%
Blue Shield $8,604 - $11,793 139%
Aids Foundation $8,898 144%
Align Senior Care Ca $8,898 144%
Champion Health Plan $8,898 144%
Clever Care Health Plan $9,285 150%
Ca State Prison $10,059 163%
Oscar Hp/Providence Health Network $11,606 188%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals