Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: Republic County Hospital
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $4,038
- Cash Discount Price: $3,512
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.65x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Carriers-All Plans | $978 - $6,984 | 16% |
| Aetna | $1,035 - $7,394 | 17% |
| Meritain-All Plans | $1,035 - $7,394 | 17% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,058 - $7,559 | 17% |
| Cigna | $1,092 - $7,805 | 18% |
| First Health-All Plans | $1,092 - $7,805 | 18% |
| Midlands Choice-All Plans | $1,092 - $7,805 | 18% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedure at Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS, the cash median price is $3,512, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $4,683. While the hospital's negotiated rates with major payers like Aetna and UnitedHealthcare range from $1,035 to $7,805, patients should note that cash payments can sometimes be more cost-effective if their insurance negotiated rate exceeds the cash price. The facility, a Critical Access Hospital, has a facility rating of 3 and is owned by a voluntary non-profit. To minimize costs, patients are encouraged to ask the hospital directly about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% when paid in full upfront.
When reviewing your specific bill, it is important to distinguish between the hospital's gross charges and the actual amount your insurance will allow. If you receive a summary bill showing broad categories, request a full itemized CPT-coded statement to identify any errors, double-billing, or unbundled codes, as over 80% of hospital bills contain mistakes. Additionally, compare the facility's pricing to the Medicare benchmark of $6,176.47; commercial negotiated rates often average 200% to 300% of this amount, while fair pricing is typically defined as 120% to 150%. If you encounter unexpected balance billing from out-of-network providers, you may be protected under the No Surprises Act, which bans such charges for emergency and non-emergency services at in-network facilities.