Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $636
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.10x Medicare
Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.
Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.
Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.
Visual Cost Comparison vs. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Health | $577 | 9% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $577 - $636 | 9% |
| Humana | $577 - $636 | 9% |
| Medicare (plans) | $577 - $636 | 9% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $577 - $8,144 | 9% |
| Cigna | $577 - $636 | 9% |
| Aetna | $577 - $636 | 9% |
| Kaiser | $577 - $636 | 9% |
| Devoted Health | $636 | 10% |
| Innovage | $636 | 10% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedure at St. Catherine Hospital - Garden City, the negotiated rates range from $577 to $8,144 depending on the insurance carrier, with a median negotiated amount of $636. This facility is a voluntary non-profit church-owned acute care hospital located in Garden City, KS (ZIP 67846). While specific cash or median paid values were not reported for this service, patients should note that cash-pay options can sometimes be more cost-effective than insurance negotiated rates, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurer's allowed amount exceeds the cash price. It is advisable to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can significantly reduce the final bill by bypassing administrative claim processing fees.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against the Medicare rate of $6,176.47, which serves as a federal cost baseline for this procedure. Although the data indicates a 0.1% variance versus Medicare, the wide disparity in negotiated rates across payers—such as Blue Cross Blue Shield's range extending up to $8,144—highlights the importance of verifying your specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling. Under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, but they should still request an itemized bill to ensure no unbundled codes or services not rendered are included. If you receive a summary bill, you should demand a detailed line-by-line statement to identify any errors or double-charges before making a payment.