CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Daviess Community Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $686
Cash Discount Price: $910
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Daviess Community Hospital is $686. 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 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1314 E Walnut St, Washington, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$910

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$686

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: $686 (11%)

Cash: $910 (15% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $686 (11% 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	$571	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$571 - $714	9%
Encore Ppo-All Plans	$571	9%
St. Vincent Health - All Plans	$629	10%
Patoka Valley-All Plans	$650	11%
Humana	$657	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,006	16%
Mdwise Marketplace-All Plans	$1,097	18%
Siho-All Plans	$1,170	19%
Sagamore Valley-All Plans	$1,261	20%
Caresource Mcaid-All Plans	$1,300	21%
Hoosier Healthwise Mcaid-All Plans	$1,300	21%

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 $910.
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 Daviess Community 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.