CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: St Joseph Health System, LLC

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $973
  • Cash Discount Price: $459
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at St Joseph Health System, LLC is $973. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $459. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 702 Van Buren St., Fort Wayne, IN.
Cash / Self-Pay
$459

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$973

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: $459 (7%)
Insurance Median: $973 (16%)
Cash: $459 (7% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $973 (16% 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
Amish Aid $91 - $32,554 1%
Self Pay $91 - $32,554 1%
Php $95 - $54,203 2%
Lutheran Preferred $108 - $81,386 2%
Php Freedom Network $118 - $42,510 2%
Cigna $122 - $135,643 2%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $137 - $49,198 2%
Lutheran Network $170 - $74,603 3%
Three Rivers $170 - $61,039 3%
Aetna $174 - $92,237 3%
Encore Ppo $193 - $122,078 3%
Sagamore $197 - $73,383 3%
Multiplan $261 - $105,801 4%
First Health $284 - $101,732 5%
Prime Health Services $284 - $101,732 5%
Align Network $302 - $108,514 5%
Frontpath Health Coalition $302 - $108,514 5%
Advantage Health Solutions $314 - $112,583 5%
Allied Benefit Systems $340 - $122,078 6%
Medical Mutual Of Ohio $378 - $135,643 6%
Parkview Healthplan Services $378 - $135,643 6%
Value Options $378 - $135,643 6%
Veterans Eval Services $378 - $588 6%
Caresource $4,211 68%
Humana $4,211 - $7,522 68%
Managed Health Services $4,211 - $15,299 68%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,211 68%
UnitedHealthcare $4,211 - $11,384 68%
Medicare (plans) $6,294 - $7,522 102%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $6,396 - $7,649 104%
Node Va $6,396 - $7,649 104%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $6,420 - $7,673 104%
In Dept Of Correction $6,652 - $7,955 108%
Node Pphp Mcr Adv $6,716 - $8,032 109%
Us Department Of Labor $7,995 - $9,562 129%
Lutheran Advanced Network $9,594 - $11,474 155%
Encore Work Comp In $11,513 - $13,769 186%
Work Comp $12,792 - $15,299 207%
Tricare $15,192 246%
Encore Kba Epo $15,351 - $18,359 249%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $15,992 259%
Encore Kba Ppo $19,189 - $22,948 311%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 702 Van Buren St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals