CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Audubon County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $8,136
Cash Discount Price: $6,430
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Audubon County Memorial Hospital is $8,136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,430. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 Pacific Avenue, Audubon, IA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,430

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$8,136

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: $6,430 (104%)

Insurance Median: $8,136 (132%)

Cash: $6,430 (104% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $8,136 (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

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 (%)

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna	$561 - $10,170	9%
Tricare	$561 - $8,136	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$992 - $9,605	16%
Wellmark Hmo	$1,277 - $8,499	21%
Wellmark Ppo - All Other Plans	$1,502 - $9,363	24%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$1,560 - $11,300	25%
Iowa Total Care Mcaid - All Plans	$1,576 - $11,413	26%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$1,638 - $11,865	27%
Midlands Choice - All Plans	$11,074	179%

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 $6,430.
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 Audubon County Memorial 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.