CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Neshoba County General Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $3,872
Cash Discount Price: $2,003
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.63x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Neshoba County General Hospital is $3,872. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,003. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.63x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1001 Holland Ave, Philadelphia, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,003

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,872

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: $2,003 (32%)

Insurance Median: $3,872 (63%)

Cash: $2,003 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,872 (63% 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
Aetna	$1,431	23%
Cigna	$1,860	30%
Affordable Health Care-All Plans	$2,433	39%
Health Choice Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$2,433	39%
Health Link Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$2,433	39%
Geha-All Plans	$2,576	42%
Multiplan-All Plans	$2,576	42%
Mpcn Ip/Op Only-All Other Plans	$3,578	58%
Magnolia Mcaid	$3,872	63%
Molina Mcaid	$3,872	63%
Mpcn Mcaid	$3,872	63%
Tricare	$5,024	81%
Humana	$5,582	90%
Magnolia Mcr Adv-All Other Plans	$5,582	90%
Molina Comm-All Other Plans	$5,582	90%
Molina Mcr Adv	$5,582	90%
Wellcare Mcr Adv-All Plans	$5,582	90%
First Choice Comm Ip/Op Only - All Plans	$6,978	113%
Ahs Ip/Op Only-All Plans	$9,797	159%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$10,135	164%

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 $2,003.
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 Neshoba County General 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.