CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Great Plains Health

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $28,479
  • Cash Discount Price: $19,603
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 4.61x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Great Plains Health is $28,479. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $19,603. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 4.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE.
Cash / Self-Pay
$19,603

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$28,479

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: $19,603 (317%)
Insurance Median: $28,479 (461%)
Cash: $19,603 (317% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $28,479 (461% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 461% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 361%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Nebraska Total Care $610 - $6,047 10%
Molina $666 - $6,597 11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,275 - $28,914 21%
Midlands Choice $2,061 - $30,384 33%
Ambetter / Centene $2,774 - $27,488 45%
Midwest Network Alliance $27,499 - $28,479 445%
Medica $30,057 487%
Oscar Health $30,384 492%
Coventry $30,711 - $31,037 497%
Geha $30,711 497%
Mutual Of Omaha $31,037 503%
UnitedHealthcare $31,037 503%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 601 West Leota St, North Platte, NE 69101
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals