CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $10,230
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,393
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.66x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Ochsner Medical Center Acute is $10,230. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,393. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,393

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$10,230

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%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $3,393 (55%)
Insurance Median: $10,230 (166%)
Cash: $3,393 (55% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $10,230 (166% 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
Humana $550 - $5,357 9%
UnitedHealthcare $550 - $24,532 9%
Healthy Blue (Healthy Louisiana) $561 9%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections (Healthy Louisiana) $561 9%
Aetna $567 - $8,792 9%
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana (Healthy Louisiana) $567 9%
Tricare $2,100 - $5,357 34%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,275 - $4,489 69%
American Health Advantage Of Louisiana (Formerly Dignity Health Plan) $5,357 87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,357 - $15,175 87%
Healthy Blue Dual Advantage (Hmo-D-Snp) $5,357 87%
Medicare (plans) $5,357 87%
Ochsner Health Plan $5,357 87%
Pace New Orleans $5,893 95%
Christus Health Exchange Plan $8,892 144%
First Health Network $11,568 187%
Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corporation (Lwcc) $11,568 187%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $11,568 187%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $12,185 197%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $12,339 200%
Zelis $12,339 200%
Employers Health Network (Ehn) $13,110 212%
Prime Health Services Ppo $13,110 212%
Usa Managed Care Network $13,110 212%
Behavioral Health Systems $13,882 225%
Evolutions Healthcare $13,882 225%
Galaxy Health Network Ppo $13,882 225%
Galaxy Health Network Wc $13,882 225%
Cigna $19,609 317%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals