CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Desert Valley Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $6,458
Cash Discount Price: $7,737
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.05x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Desert Valley Hospital is $6,458. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $7,737. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.05x the Medicare baseline. Located in 16850 Bear Valley Rd, Victorville, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$7,737

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,458

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: $7,737 (125%)

Insurance Median: $6,458 (105%)

Cash: $7,737 (125% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,458 (105% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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 Promise	$669 - $6,458	11%
Heritage Victor Valley Medical Group	$669 - $6,458	11%
High Desert Pace	$669 - $6,458	11%
Molina	$669 - $6,458	11%
Traditional Medi-Cal	$669	11%
Vantage Care	$669 - $6,458	11%
Health Net Of Ca	$715 - $6,458	12%
Inland Empire Health Plan	$969 - $6,458	16%
Blue Shield Of Ca	$5,589 - $6,458	90%
Aetna	$6,458	105%
Alignment	$6,458	105%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,458	105%
Brand New Day	$6,458	105%
Choice Physicians Network	$6,458	105%
Elite Health Plan	$6,458	105%
Employer Direct Healthcare	$6,458	105%
Epic Health Plan	$6,458	105%
High Desert Primary Care	$6,458	105%
Imperial Health Plan Of Ca	$6,458	105%
Inland Empire Foundation For Medical Care	$6,458	105%
Medicare (plans)	$6,458	105%
Naphcare	$6,458	105%
Prime Health Services Inc	$6,458	105%
Renal Payor Solutions	$6,458	105%
The Geo Group Inc	$6,458	105%
Tricare	$6,458	105%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,458	105%
Wellpath	$6,458	105%
Workers Compensation	$6,458	105%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $7,737.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 47562.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Desert Valley Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 47562.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.