CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Englewood Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $6,871
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is $6,871. 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 1.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,871

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: $6,871 (111%)

Ins. Median: $6,871 (111% 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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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
Hip Health Plan	$6,184 - $6,527	100%
Heathnet Federal Services	$6,321	102%
Cigna	$6,540	106%
Aetna	$6,871 - $11,337	111%
Americhoice_732	$6,871	111%
Amerigroup_758	$6,871	111%
Amerihealth_766	$6,871	111%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,871	111%
Clover_733	$6,871	111%
Horizon New Jersey Health - Dsnp	$6,871	111%
Humana	$6,871	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$6,871 - $12,580	111%
Emblem_734	$7,006	113%
Wellcare_765	$7,421	120%
Health Care Support_787	$12,024	195%
Amerihealth_760	$12,361	200%
Oxford_741	$12,612	204%

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 Englewood Hospital and Medical Center 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.