CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $5,550
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.90x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital is $5,550. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.90x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,550

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6,176.47

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6,176.47 (100%)
Insurance Median: $5,550 (90%)
Ins. Median: $5,550 (90% of 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.

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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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana $553 9%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections $553 9%
UnitedHealthcare $553 - $8,248 9%
Healthy Blue Louisiana $558 9%
Humana $564 - $9,465 9%
Aetna $580 - $5,550 9%
Triwest $5,439 88%
Active Med $5,550 90%
Arcadian Health Plan $5,550 90%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,550 - $12,825 90%
Christus Health $5,550 - $7,770 90%
Coventry $5,550 90%
Vantage Health Plan Inc. $5,550 90%
Dignity Health $5,716 93%
Peoples Health $5,716 93%
Wellcare $5,827 94%
Allyalign Health $6,105 99%
Medicare (plans) $6,105 99%
Cigna $10,055 163%
Five Point Credit Union $10,721 174%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3330 Masonic Drive, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals