CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $5,078
Cash Discount Price: $10,364
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital is $5,078. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,364. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 42570 South Airport Rd, Hammond, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,364

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$5,078

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: $10,364 (168%)

Insurance Median: $5,078 (82%)

Cash: $10,364 (168% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $5,078 (82% 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.

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
Amerihealth_Caritas_Health_Insurance	$550	9%
Healthy_Blue_Health_Insurance	$550	9%
Humana	$550 - $5,078	9%
La_Healthcare_Connections	$550	9%
United_Health_Insurance	$550 - $5,182	9%
Blue_Cross_Health_Insurance	$4,693 - $5,182	76%
Coventry_Health_Insurance	$5,182 - $6,995	84%
Peoples_Health_Insurance	$5,182	84%
Aetna	$6,477	105%
Ppo_Plus_Health_Health_Insurance	$8,291	134%
Lwcc	$14,250	231%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $10,364.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 47562.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Cypress Pointe Surgical Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 47562.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.