CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Jeff Davis Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,690
Cash Discount Price: $789
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.27x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Jeff Davis Hospital is $1,690. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $789. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.27x the Medicare baseline. Located in 163 South Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$789

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,690

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: $789 (13%)

Insurance Median: $1,690 (27%)

Cash: $789 (13% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,690 (27% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Medicaid / KanCare	$439 - $1,208	7%
Humana	$448 - $1,915	7%
Peach_State	$448	7%
Wellcare	$448	7%
Medicare (plans)	$698 - $705	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$712 - $1,690	12%
Care_Improvement_Plus	$712	12%
Pen_Network	$988	16%
Coventry_Hmo	$1,577	26%
Coventry_Pos	$1,577	26%
Uhc_Hmo	$1,690	27%
Uhc_Indemnity	$1,690	27%
Uhc_Ppo	$1,690	27%
Coventry_Ppo	$1,735	28%
Beech_Street	$1,802	29%
Care_Source	$1,802	29%
Cigna	$1,802	29%
One_Health_Ppo	$1,802	29%
Choicecare	$1,915	31%
Community_Care_Network	$1,915	31%
Georgia_Hospital_Network	$1,915	31%
Industry_Buying_Group	$1,915	31%
Novanet	$1,915	31%
Principal_Health_Care_Of_Georgia	$1,915	31%
Three_Rivers_Provider_Network	$1,915	31%
Usa_Managed_Care	$1,915	31%
Memorial_Health_Partners	$2,028	33%
Tricare	$2,095	34%
Multiplan	$2,140	35%

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 $789.
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 Jeff Davis 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.