CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $5,437
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,411
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.88x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock is $5,437. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,411. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.88x the Medicare baseline. Located in 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,411

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,437

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: $3,411 (55%)
Insurance Median: $5,437 (88%)
Cash: $3,411 (55% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,437 (88% 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
Cigna $3,591 - $5,357 58%
Medicaid / KanCare $4,275 - $4,489 69%
Mississippi Physicians Care Network $4,488 73%
Zelis $4,668 76%
Humana $4,821 - $5,357 78%
Magnolia Health Plan – Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi $5,357 87%
Medicare (plans) $5,357 - $5,625 87%
UnitedHealthcare $5,357 - $9,108 87%
Aetna $5,410 - $7,226 88%
Shared Health Mississippi $5,625 91%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care $5,745 93%
Healthcomp & Personify Health (Formerly Gilsbar) $6,284 102%
Select Administrative Services Network $6,284 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,752 - $7,823 126%
Ambetter / Centene $8,571 139%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan $14,999 243%
Primewell Health Services – Commercial $14,999 243%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 149 Drinkwater Blvd, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals