CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $5,431
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Savannah Health Services LLC DBA Memorial Health University Medical Center is $5,431. 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 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,431

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: $5,431 (88%)
Ins. Median: $5,431 (88% 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 Choice $1,020 - $1,529 17%
Dan Vaden Chevrolet Cadillac $2,353 38%
Amerigroup $2,365 38%
Peach State $2,375 38%
Absolute Total Care $2,500 40%
Memorial Health Plan $2,635 - $3,446 43%
Health One Alliance $3,686 60%
Nhc Advantage $4,950 80%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,136 - $9,157 83%
Cigna $5,431 - $7,870 88%
Centurion $7,512 122%
Aetna $7,587 - $7,966 123%
Friday Health $10,520 170%
United $11,100 180%
Prime Health $13,794 223%
Employer'S Health Network $14,082 228%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA 31404
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals