CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Cleveland Clinic Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,073
Cash Discount Price: $2,451
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Cleveland Clinic Hospital is $1,073. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,451. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3100 Weston Rd, Weston, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,451

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,073

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: $2,451 (40%)

Insurance Median: $1,073 (17%)

Cash: $2,451 (40% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,073 (17% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$487	8%
Medicaid / KanCare	$512	8%
United	$512 - $11,329	8%
Independent Living Systems	$615 - $6,149	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$657 - $6,875	11%
Avmed	$714 - $12,650	12%
Doctors Health Plan	$714 - $5,856	12%
Wellcare	$714 - $5,856	12%
Clear Spring Health	$771	12%
Aetna	$831 - $5,856	13%
Cigna	$859 - $1,102	14%
Maritime	$1,885	31%
Multiplan	$1,885	31%
Clarity Health	$2,450	40%
The Legacy Companies	$2,450	40%
Consociate Health	$2,828	46%
Humana	$5,856	95%
Devoted Health	$6,442	104%

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 $2,451.
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 Cleveland Clinic 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.