CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: New London Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,091
Cash Discount Price: $1,133
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at New London Hospital is $1,091. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,133. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 273 County Road, New London, NH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,133

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,091

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: $1,133 (18%)

Insurance Median: $1,091 (18%)

Cash: $1,133 (18% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,091 (18% 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
Granite State Health Plan	$474 - $1,252	8%
Wellsense Health Plan	$474 - $1,091	8%
Amerihealth Caritas Nh	$478 - $1,264	8%
Martin'S Point Health Care	$525 - $1,704	9%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$667 - $12,427	11%
Aetna	$745 - $2,143	12%
Ambetter / Centene	$745 - $1,091	12%
Martin'S Point Generations Advantage	$745 - $1,091	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$745 - $1,939	12%
Wellcare Health Plans	$745 - $1,091	12%
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Of Ne	$772 - $1,769	12%
Cigna	$893 - $1,679	14%
Tufts Health Plan	$1,714 - $1,785	28%
Coventry	$2,344	38%
Multiplan	$2,356	38%

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 $1,133.
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 New London 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.