CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Samaritan Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $7,547
Cash Discount Price: $1,160
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.22x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Samaritan Medical Center is $7,547. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,160. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 830 Washington Street, Watertown, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,160

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,547

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: $1,160 (19%)

Insurance Median: $7,547 (122%)

Cash: $1,160 (19% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $7,547 (122% 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
Empire	$566	9%
Fidelis	$595 - $8,679	10%
Wellcare	$595 - $7,547	10%
Excellus	$884 - $34,639	14%
Capital District Physician'S Health Plan, Inc (Cdphp)	$928 - $11,431	15%
Aetna	$7,697 - $13,260	125%
UnitedHealthcare	$7,773	126%
Mvp	$7,924	128%

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 $1,160.
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 Samaritan 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.