CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Lower Keys Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $6,707
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,198
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.09x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Lower Keys Medical Center is $6,707. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,198. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.09x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5900 College Road, Key West, FL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,198

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,707

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: $18,198 (295%)
Insurance Median: $6,707 (109%)
Cash: $18,198 (295% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,707 (109% 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
UnitedHealthcare $65 - $51,830 1%
Prime Health Work Comp Fl $226 4%
Fl Work Comp $233 4%
Heritage Summit Work Comp Fl $233 4%
Veterans Eval Services $675 11%
Simply Healthcare $3,000 - $4,026 49%
Florida Childrens Medical Services $3,660 59%
Medicaid / KanCare $3,660 - $4,026 59%
South Florida Community Care Network $3,660 59%
Humana $3,770 - $6,653 61%
Amerigroup $4,026 65%
Positive Healthcare $4,026 65%
Wellcare $4,026 65%
Wellcare Healthease $4,026 65%
Molina $4,136 67%
Prestige Health Choice $4,246 69%
Magellan $4,393 71%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $6,653 - $63,496 108%
Medicare (plans) $6,653 108%
Ultimate Health $6,653 108%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $6,761 109%
Node United Behavioral Va Ccn $6,761 109%
Node Va $6,761 109%
Correct Care Solutions $7,438 120%
Tricare $7,718 125%
Node Champva $8,124 132%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $8,452 137%
State Auto Insurance Fl $13,523 219%
Self Pay $18,198 295%
Cigna $39,766 644%
Aetna $47,045 762%
Monroe County $50,550 818%
Evolutions Healthcare Systems $53,920 - $64,030 873%
Keys Energy $53,920 873%
Prime Health Ppo $53,920 873%
Avmed Health Plan $57,290 928%
Direct Healthcare $67,400 1091%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5900 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals