CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Caribou Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,373
Cash Discount Price: $2,205
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Caribou Medical Center is $1,373. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,205. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 300 South 3Rd West, Soda Springs, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,205

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,373

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: $2,205 (36%)

Insurance Median: $1,373 (22%)

Cash: $2,205 (36% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,373 (22% 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
Aetna	$158 - $1,873	3%
Humana	$569	9%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$569	9%
Regence Blue Shield Mcr	$569	9%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$569	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$654 - $1,410	11%
Cigna	$967	16%
Select Health-All Other Plans	$1,143	19%
Montana Health Co-Op-All Plans	$1,343	22%
Select Health/Bright Path Mcr Adv	$1,402	23%
Bc Qualified Hp (Qhp)	$1,410	23%
Regence Blue Shield-All Other Plans	$1,636	26%
First Choice Health-All Plans	$2,835	46%
Pacific Source-All Other Plans	$3,055	49%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,087	50%

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 $2,205.
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 Caribou Medical Center 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.