Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)
Facility: Goodland Regional Medical Center
Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)
- CPT Billing Code: 47562
- Insurance Median: $6,214
- Cash Discount Price: $4,145
- vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.01x 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wppa | $1,615 - $6,579 | 26% |
| UnitedHealthcare | $1,710 - $6,579 | 28% |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | $6,518 | 106% |
Consumer Guidance & Cost Commentary
For the gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) procedure at Goodland Regional Medical Center, the cash median price is $4,145.00, which is lower than the facility's gross charge of $4,605.00. While the facility is a Critical Access Hospital in Goodland, KS, the data provided does not include specific county or state average figures for this procedure, so a direct comparison to regional pricing benchmarks cannot be made at this time. Patients should note that commercial negotiated rates for this service range widely among payers, with UnitedHealthcare and WPPA offering plans where the allowed amount can reach up to $6,579, significantly higher than the cash price.
To minimize out-of-pocket costs, patients should verify their deductible status before scheduling, as paying the full negotiated rate may be necessary if the deductible has not yet been met. If your insurance plan has a high deductible, paying the cash median of $4,145.00 upfront could result in immediate savings compared to the potential commercial negotiated rates. Additionally, you should explicitly ask the billing department about "self-pay" or "prompt-pay" discounts, which can reduce the final bill by 20% to 50% when paid in full within a short window. Always request a detailed, itemized bill before making any payment to ensure no errors or unbundled charges are included, and confirm that your payment is classified as self-pay to avoid automatic claims submission that might void any cash discounts.