CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,406
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.23x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health is $1,406. 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 0.23x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,406

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: $1,406 (23%)

Ins. Median: $1,406 (23% 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
Partners	$529	9%
Sandhills	$529	9%
Amerihealth Caritas	$534	9%
Carolina Complete Health	$534	9%
Healthy Blue	$534	9%
Trillium	$534	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$534 - $6,144	9%
Vaya	$534	9%
Wellcare	$534	9%
Alliance	$539	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$604 - $1,823	10%
Cigna	$604 - $6,126	10%
Humana	$616 - $5,951	10%
Aetna	$625 - $6,039	10%
Ortho Carolina	$755 - $7,293	12%
Molina	$879	14%
Choicecare	$1,464	24%
Medcost	$1,658	27%

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 Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health 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.