CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Centerpoint Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $6,066
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Centerpoint Medical Center is $6,066. 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 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 19600 East 39Th Street, Independence, MO.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,066

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: $6,066 (98%)

Ins. Median: $6,066 (98% 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	$267 - $3,745	4%
United	$1,869 - $12,989	30%
Healthyblue	$1,907	31%
Medicaid / KanCare	$1,925	31%
Amerigroup	$1,944	31%
Unicare	$1,944	31%
Home State Health Plan	$1,963	32%
Universal Healthcare	$4,250	69%
Nhc Advantage	$4,950	80%
Multiplan	$7,181 - $8,752	116%
Aetna	$7,738 - $14,670	125%
Corvel Corporation	$8,528	138%
Oha Network	$8,887	144%
Ambetter / Centene	$9,492	154%
Cigna	$11,854 - $17,672	192%

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 $X.
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 Centerpoint Medical Center 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.