CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Bayou Bend Health System

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,049
Cash Discount Price: $1,043
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Bayou Bend Health System is $1,049. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,043. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1097 Northwest Blvd, Franklin, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,043

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,049

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: $1,043 (17%)

Insurance Median: $1,049 (17%)

Cash: $1,043 (17% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,049 (17% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$670 - $7,141	11%
Tricare	$670	11%
UnitedHealthcare	$700 - $745	11%
Aetna	$745 - $1,013	12%
Dignity Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$745	12%
Humana	$745 - $968	12%
Sterling Hp Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$745	12%
Verity Healthnet Mcr Adv Ip/Op Only	$745	12%
Wellcare Mcr Allwell Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$745	12%
Ambetter / Centene	$857	14%
Amerihealth Caritas Mcaid Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,049	17%
La Health Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$1,049	17%
Verity Healthnet Mcaid Ip/Op Only	$1,049	17%
Diocese Of Lafaytte Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,118	18%
Gilsbar 360 Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,118	18%
Verity Healthnet Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$1,118	18%
Ccn/First Health Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,192	19%
Integrated Hp Multiplan Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,192	19%
Ppo Plus / Zelis Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,192	19%
Geha Ppo Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,266	20%
Usa Mco Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,266	20%
Galaxy Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$1,341	22%

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 $1,043.
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 Bayou Bend Health System 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.