Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $7,024
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.14x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna | $7,024 | 114% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedure at Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc., the negotiated rate for Cigna is $7,024. This amount is 10% higher than the Medicare benchmark of $6,176.47, which serves as the federal baseline for hospital costs. While this facility is an in-network provider for Cigna, patients with high-deductible plans should consider that cash-pay rates may be lower than the insurance negotiated rate if they have not yet met their deductible. It is important to verify the specific "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discount available at the hospital before scheduling, as paying upfront can sometimes result in a lower total cost than the standard insurance allowed amount.
This pricing data reflects the 2026-06 vintage and is specific to the Wichita, KS area. Since the data indicates a single payer with a uniform rate, there are no variations to compare against state or county averages for this specific transaction. However, patients should remain vigilant regarding balance billing, as federal protections under the No Surprises Act generally prevent out-of-network providers from billing the difference between their chargemaster and the insurance allowed amount for emergency or non-emergency services at in-network facilities. If a bill arrives that exceeds the negotiated rate, consumers should request a formal itemized audit to identify any unbundled codes or services not rendered, as over 80% of hospital bills contain errors that can be corrected through written dispute.