CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Northwest Health-La Porte

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $1,550
  • Cash Discount Price: $910
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.25x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Northwest Health-La Porte is $1,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $910. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.25x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$910

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,550

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: $910 (15%)
Insurance Median: $1,550 (25%)
Cash: $910 (15% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,550 (25% 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.

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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
Lutheran $455 - $20,259 7%
Self Pay $556 - $24,761 9%
One Call $571 9%
Php $696 - $30,997 11%
Lutheran Preferred Medpartners $704 - $31,364 11%
Alpha Baking $758 - $33,765 12%
Php Freedom Network $1,014 - $45,156 16%
Encore $1,095 - $67,531 18%
County Of Laporte $1,180 - $52,524 19%
UnitedHealthcare $1,233 - $52,824 20%
Cigna $1,252 - $55,750 20%
Prime Health Services $1,264 - $56,276 20%
Prime Health Services Auto $1,264 - $56,276 20%
Aetna $1,309 - $62,053 21%
Ihn $1,348 - $60,027 22%
Community Health Alliance $1,466 - $65,280 24%
Lutheran Network $1,483 - $66,030 24%
Sagamore Health Network $1,483 - $66,030 24%
Chandler Group $1,516 - $67,531 25%
Hfn Workers Compensation $1,516 - $67,531 25%
Multiplan $1,516 - $67,531 25%
Phcs $1,516 - $67,531 25%
Caresource $3,239 - $4,211 52%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $4,211 - $26,068 68%
Humana $4,211 - $6,307 68%
Managed Health Services $4,211 - $12,820 68%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,211 68%
Mhs $4,211 68%
Medicare (plans) $6,307 102%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $6,410 104%
Node Va $6,410 104%
Va Choice Program $6,410 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $6,434 104%
Indiana Dept Of Correction $6,666 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $6,730 109%
Us Department Of Labor $8,012 130%
Tricare $8,743 142%
Node Champva $9,203 149%
Prime Health In Work Comp $11,538 187%
In Wc $12,820 208%
Encore Kba Epo $15,384 249%
Magnacare Ma $15,692 254%
Encore Kba Ppo $19,230 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte, IN 46350
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals