CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: United Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $669
Cash Discount Price: $681
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.11x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at United Memorial Medical Center is $669. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $681. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.11x the Medicare baseline. Located in 127 North Street, Batavia, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$681

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$669

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: $681 (11%)

Insurance Median: $669 (11%)

Cash: $681 (11% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $669 (11% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$210 - $3,124	3%
Mvp [109]	$464 - $922	8%
Excellus Hmo [104]	$479 - $2,499	8%
Aetna	$534 - $4,905	9%
Independent Health Association,In [138]	$552 - $939	9%
Medicare (plans)	$593 - $698	10%
Molina Healthcare Of Ny [188]	$638 - $751	10%
Fidelis Care New York [112]	$723	12%
Fidelis Exchange [157]	$723	12%
Excellus Indemnity [127]	$809 - $951	13%

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 $681.
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 United Memorial 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.