Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: Greeley County Health Services
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $452
- Cash Discount Price: $3,045
- 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare (plans) | $230 | 4% |
| Veterans Affairs Community Care Network | $230 | 4% |
| Aetna | $452 | 7% |
| Medicaid / KanCare | $452 | 7% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $8,456 | 137% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedure at Greeley County Health Services in Tribune, Kansas, the Medicare benchmark rate is $6,176.47, which serves as the objective baseline for evaluating pricing fairness. While the facility's cash median price of $3,045.00 is significantly lower than the Medicare amount, patients should be aware that commercial insurance negotiated rates often exceed cash prices due to administrative overhead and contract structures. In this case, the median negotiated rate across payers is $452.00, which is notably lower than the cash price, suggesting that for patients with high-deductible plans, using insurance may result in lower out-of-pocket costs compared to paying cash, provided the deductible has been met. It is important to note that the facility is a Critical Access Hospital owned by the local government, and while the gross charge listed is $4,350.00, this figure should not be used as a benchmark for savings; instead, comparisons should strictly focus on the Medicare rate to reveal the true cost of care.
Patients should proactively contact the hospital before scheduling to inquire about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce bills by 20% to 50% when paid in full upfront, bypassing costly insurance billing cycles. Since the facility is in-network for major payers including Medicare, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, balance billing for out-of-network services is unlikely for the primary procedure, though patients should still verify that all ancillary services, such as lab work or anesthesia, are covered under the same network agreements. If a large bill is received, consumers should request a detailed,