CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Northside Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $1,995
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,509
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Northside Hospital is $1,995. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,509. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,509

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,995

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: $1,509 (24%)
Insurance Median: $1,995 (32%)
Cash: $1,509 (24% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,995 (32% 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
Ambetter / Centene $597 - $10,234 10%
Amerigroup $597 - $9,085 10%
Caresource $597 - $18,600 10%
Aetna $654 - $10,139 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $654 - $34,850 11%
Coventry $654 - $30,000 11%
Humana $654 - $6,284 11%
Kaiser $654 - $9,192 11%
Medicare (plans) $654 - $7,369 11%
UnitedHealthcare $654 - $18,613 11%
Va Ccn $654 - $6,042 11%
Wellcare $654 - $6,224 11%
Tricare $659 - $6,141 11%
Cigna $673 - $13,531 11%
Clear Springs Eon Health $686 - $6,042 11%
Clover Health $686 - $6,343 11%
Pruitt Health Premier $686 - $6,344 11%
One Call Diagnostics $865 14%
Oscar $883 - $9,408 14%
Mti $1,081 18%
Northside Health Network $1,111 - $10,598 18%
Homelink $1,149 19%
Georgia Workers Compensation $1,352 - $14,369 22%
Novanet_Ppo $1,610 - $35,000 26%
Beech Steet $1,886 31%
Lantern $3,864 63%
Bccp $6,141 99%
Cbww $6,141 99%
Truths Community $6,141 99%
Fairly Group $6,945 112%
Us Dept Of Labor Wc $7,676 124%
Medicaid / KanCare $9,085 - $10,447 147%
Genex/Priority Care Solutions $11,495 186%
Spreemo $11,495 186%
Health One Alliance_Ppo $12,000 194%
Authentic 4D $12,932 209%
Streamline Imaging $12,932 209%
Corvel Workers Comp $14,369 233%
Employers Choice Network $14,369 233%
Fieldale Farms Wc $14,369 233%
Quick Trip $27,500 445%
Phcs $37,500 607%
Champus Va $50,000 810%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road, Ne, Atlanta, GA 30342
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals