Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: Menorah Medical Center
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $5,222
- Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.85x 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
Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.
Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates
Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.
| Carrier / Plan Group | Contract Rate Range | vs. Medicare Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $261 - $3,379 | 4% |
| United | $1,869 - $13,689 | 30% |
| Amerigroup | $1,869 | 30% |
| Healthyblue | $1,907 | 31% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $1,925 | 31% |
| Aetna | $1,944 - $14,670 | 31% |
| Unicare | $1,944 | 31% |
| Universal Healthcare | $4,250 | 69% |
| Nhc Advantage | $4,950 | 80% |
| Home State Health Plan | $5,222 | 85% |
| Multiplan | $7,181 - $8,752 | 116% |
| Corvel Corporation | $8,528 | 138% |
| Oha Network | $8,887 | 144% |
| Ambetter / Centene | $9,492 | 154% |
| Cigna | $11,854 - $17,672 | 192% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedure at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, the negotiated rates for in-network insurance plans range from $261 to $17,672, with a median negotiated amount of $5,222. This facility is a proprietary acute care hospital located in the 66209 zip code. While specific cash and median paid values are not currently listed for this service, patients should be aware that cash-pay options can sometimes result in lower out-of-pocket costs, particularly for those with high-deductible plans where the insurance negotiated rate might exceed the cash price. It is essential to contact the hospital directly to inquire about self-pay or prompt-pay discounts, which can offer significant fee reductions for upfront payment.
The facility's pricing is benchmarked against federal standards, showing a ratio of 0.8 versus the Medicare amount of $6,176.47. Although the data does not provide explicit county or state average comparisons for this specific procedure, understanding the Medicare benchmark helps contextualize the facility's pricing structure. Commercial negotiated rates often include administrative overhead and contract dynamics that can inflate the baseline price, so patients should verify their specific plan's allowed amount before scheduling. To ensure transparency and avoid unexpected charges, consumers are advised to request a full itemized bill before finalizing payment, as summary bills may obscure individual line items or unbundled codes.