CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: St Luke's Wood River Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $13,618
Cash Discount Price: $15,131
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at St Luke's Wood River Medical Center is $13,618. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $15,131. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 2.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$15,131

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$13,618

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: $15,131 (245%)

Insurance Median: $13,618 (220%)

Cash: $15,131 (245% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $13,618 (220% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 220% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 120%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Commercial [1028]	$8,625 - $14,677	140%
Medicare (plans)	$8,625 - $8,797	140%
Veterans Affairs [1056]	$8,625	140%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$8,711 - $12,937	141%
UnitedHealthcare	$9,056 - $13,694	147%
Aetna	$9,487 - $14,374	154%
Moda [1055]	$13,315	216%
Geha [1065]	$13,694	222%
United Medical Resources [1051]	$13,694	222%
Cigna	$14,072	228%
Providence [1022]	$14,072	228%
Pacificsource [1020]	$14,223	230%
First Health [1064]	$14,374 - $14,677	233%
Webtpa [1071]	$14,374	233%

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 $15,131.
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 St Luke's Wood River 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.