CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $8,169
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital is $8,169. 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 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2540 Windy Hill Rd Se, Marietta, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,169

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: $8,169 (132%)

Ins. Median: $8,169 (132% 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

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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
Alliant Health Plan	$1,937	31%
Aetna	$5,442 - $6,760	88%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,551 - $20,634	90%
Cigna	$5,714	93%
Clover	$5,823	94%
Ambetter / Centene	$9,578	155%
Oscar Healthplan	$10,067	163%
Caresource	$10,666	173%
UnitedHealthcare	$15,026	243%

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 $X.
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 Wellstar Windy Hill 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.