Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $452
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.07x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealthcare | $364 - $435 | 6% |
| Aetna | $379 - $452 | 6% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $379 - $457 | 6% |
| Providrs Care | $797 | 13% |
| Tricare | $3,487 | 56% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $7,442 - $7,834 | 120% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal procedure performed at Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc, the negotiated rates paid by major insurers like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna range from $364 to $457, while Medicaid / KanCare plans see rates between $379 and $457. These commercial rates are significantly lower than the Medicare benchmark of $6,176.47, which serves as the federal baseline for the true cost of care. It is important to note that while these insurance rates are lower than the Medicare amount, they may still exceed the facility's cash price for patients without insurance. In cases where a patient has a high-deductible plan, paying the cash price directly can sometimes be more cost-effective than relying on insurance, as the insurer's negotiated rate often includes administrative overhead that inflates the final bill.
Patients should be aware that hospitals often offer prompt-pay discounts for self-pay patients who settle their bill upfront, which can reduce the total cost further. Additionally, under the No Surprises Act, patients are protected from balance billing for out-of-network providers at in-network facilities, though they should still request a full itemized bill to verify all charges. Since over 80% of hospital bills contain errors, such as unbundled codes or services not rendered, it is advisable to dispute any discrepancies in writing rather than accepting a summary bill. For this specific service, the facility is located in Manhattan, KS, and operates as a voluntary non-profit acute care hospital, but the most critical step for consumers is to confirm their specific deductible status and ask about self-pay rates before scheduling to ensure they are not paying more than necessary.