CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: The McDowell Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$6,961
about 1.1× the $6,176 Medicare rate · typically $2,528–$11,599
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$5,445
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $1,516 under the fair price · 0.9× Medicare
Medicare pays $6,176 Fair price $6,961 This hospital $5,445

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How this hospital compares to other NC hospitals

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

Cheapest $950 Priciest $5,445

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

A fair price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $6,961 (about 1.1× the $6,176 Medicare rate). The McDowell Hospital charges insurers about $5,445 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Marion, NC.

What each insurance company pays

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

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

UnitedHealthcareBlue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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
Ambetter (Centene) $30,605 496%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $4,950 - $5,445

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 430 Rankin Drive P O Box 730, Marion, NC 28752
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals