CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Cary Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$3,184
about 0.5× the $6,176 Medicare rate · typically $1,241–$5,843
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$5,978
Well above the fair price
about $2,794 over the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $6,176 Fair price $3,184 This hospital $5,978

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How this hospital compares to other ME hospitals

Highest price of the 9 ME hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $1,164 Priciest $5,978

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 ME hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $3,184 (about 0.5× the $6,176 Medicare rate). Cary Medical Center charges insurers about $5,978 — well above the fair price. Located in Caribou, ME.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $3,184. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

3 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana UnitedHealthcareCignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $5,978 97%
Aetnamajor $5,978 97%
Humanamajor $5,978 97%
WellCare $5,978 97%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $5,978
Government programs also on file: Military & VA.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 163 Van Buren Rd, Suite 1, Caribou, ME 04736
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals