CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Olean General Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $6,580
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.07x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Olean General Hospital is $6,580. 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 1.07x the Medicare baseline. Located in 515 Main Street, Olean, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,580

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: $6,580 (107%)

Ins. Median: $6,580 (107% 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
Univera	$67 - $2,566	1%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$396 - $24,295	6%
Cigna	$1,096	18%
Upmc	$2,406 - $7,848	39%
UnitedHealthcare	$4,331	70%
Independent Health Association	$6,070 - $8,645	98%
Highmark - Bradford	$6,178	100%
Fidelis	$6,792 - $8,150	110%
Aetna	$7,547 - $7,999	122%
Geisinger	$7,924	128%
Fidelis Care	$8,301 - $9,810	134%

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 Olean General 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.