CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Ochsner Laird Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $834
Cash Discount Price: $1,607
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.14x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Ochsner Laird Hospital is $834. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,607. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.14x the Medicare baseline. Located in 25117 Highway 15, Union, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,607

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$834

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: $1,607 (26%)

Insurance Median: $834 (14%)

Cash: $1,607 (26% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $834 (14% 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
Humana	$487 - $596	8%
Cigna	$596 - $1,106	10%
Magnolia Health Plan - Wellcare By All Well Of Mississippi	$596	10%
Medicaid / KanCare	$596	10%
Medicare (plans)	$596 - $685	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$596 - $1,655	10%
Shared Health Mississippi	$626	10%
Prime Health Services Ppo	$685	11%
Ambetter / Centene	$834	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,096 - $1,393	18%
Primewell Health Services - Commercial	$1,108	18%
Primewell Health Services Commercial Exchange Plan	$1,108	18%
Claritev D/B/A Multiplan/Phcs/American Life Care	$1,534	25%
Select Administrative Services Network	$1,844	30%
Aetna	$1,871	30%
Prime Health Services Ppo -Workers Comp	$2,174	35%
Cor Vel	$2,197	36%
Zelis	$2,503	41%

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 $1,607.
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 Ochsner Laird 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.