CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Wills Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $4,615
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,210
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.75x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Wills Memorial Hospital is $4,615. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,210. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.75x the Medicare baseline. Located in 120 Gordon Street, Washington, GA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,210

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$4,615

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: $5,210 (84%)
Insurance Median: $4,615 (75%)
Cash: $5,210 (84% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $4,615 (75% 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 Cross Blue Shield $4,615 75%
Humana $4,615 - $5,954 75%
Medicare (plans) $4,615 75%
Pruitthealth Premier Plan $4,615 75%
UnitedHealthcare $4,615 - $5,954 75%
Wellcare Plan $4,615 75%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,689 76%
Aetna $5,954 96%
Cigna $6,327 102%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 120 Gordon Street, Washington, GA 30673
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals