CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $8,536
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.38x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is $8,536. 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 1.38x the Medicare baseline. Located in One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$8,536

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: $8,536 (138%)
Ins. Median: $8,536 (138% 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
Amerigroup $2,187 35%
Peach State $2,375 38%
Memorial Health Plan $2,635 - $3,446 43%
Health One Alliance $3,686 60%
Pruitt Health $4,950 80%
Centurion $7,512 122%
Cigna $9,559 155%
Friday Health $10,520 170%
Prime Health $13,794 223%
Employer'S Health Network $14,082 228%
Aetna $16,200 - $33,600 262%
United $17,280 280%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Meadows Parkway, Vidalia, GA 30474
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals