CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Baptist Medical Center Beaches

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $2,880
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.47x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Baptist Medical Center Beaches is $2,880. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.47x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1350 13Th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,880

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%)

Insurance Median: $2,880 (47%)

Ins. Median: $2,880 (47% 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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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

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

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Corvel	$1,347	22%
Amerigroup Of Georgia	$2,400	39%
Daniel Memorial	$2,400	39%
Simply Healthcare Plans	$2,520 - $2,880	41%
Simply Healthcare Plans - Cha	$2,520	41%
Amerihealth Caritas	$2,640	43%
Florida Community Care	$2,640 - $6,149	43%
Sunshine State Health Plan	$2,640	43%
United Community Plan	$2,640	43%
Vivida Health	$2,640	43%
Molina Healthcare Of Florida	$2,856	46%
Aetna	$2,880 - $5,974	47%
Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida	$5,856	95%
Pace	$5,856	95%
Tomorrow'S Rainbow	$5,856	95%
Va Ccn	$5,856	95%
UnitedHealthcare	$5,915	96%
Devoted	$6,208	101%
Upmc	$6,442	104%
Ambetter / Centene	$14,055	228%

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 $X.
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 Baptist Medical Center Beaches 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.