CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: The Nebraska Methodist Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $7,249
Cash Discount Price: $4,941
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at The Nebraska Methodist Hospital is $7,249. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,941. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,941

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,249

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: $4,941 (80%)

Insurance Median: $7,249 (117%)

Cash: $4,941 (80% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7,249 (117% 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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Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Ne Furniture Mart	$5,945 - $6,683	96%
Aetna	$6,088 - $7,943	99%
Humana	$6,088	99%
Medicare (plans)	$6,088 - $6,210	99%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,177 - $13,044	100%
Medica	$6,177 - $11,093	100%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,177 - $8,483	100%
Wellmark	$6,462 - $7,991	105%
Midlands Choice	$9,046 - $10,170	146%
Elite Choice	$12,806	207%
Ambetter / Centene	$12,807	207%
Medica Choice	$13,051	211%

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 $4,941.
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 The Nebraska Methodist 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.