CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Kings County Hospital Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $3,293
  • Cash Discount Price: $6,605
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Kings County Hospital Center is $3,293. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,605. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Cash / Self-Pay
$6,605

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,293

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: $6,605 (107%)
Insurance Median: $3,293 (53%)
Cash: $6,605 (107% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,293 (53% 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.

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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
Healthfirst $397 - $7,265 6%
Affinity $698 - $7,265 11%
Local 1199 $719 - $5,204 12%
Aetna $781 - $5,402 13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $793 - $7,265 13%
Centerlight $793 - $9,362 13%
Elderplan $793 - $6,904 13%
Fidelis $793 - $9,804 13%
Wellcare $805 - $857 13%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living $825 - $7,180 13%
Hamaspik $833 13%
Oscar $991 - $4,454 16%
Metroplus $1,200 - $7,265 19%
Amidacare $3,229 52%
Carelon $3,229 - $12,170 52%
Senior Whole Health $3,229 52%
United $3,229 - $6,042 52%
United Behavioral Health $3,229 - $3,552 52%
Carelon (Amida Care) $3,293 53%
Vnsny $3,293 - $6,904 53%
Oxford $4,313 - $4,894 70%
Emblem $4,821 - $8,630 78%
Cigna $5,356 87%
Vaccn $6,904 112%
Magnacare $14,043 227%
Multiplan $14,979 243%
Villagecare Max $15,915 258%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 451 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • CMS Rating: ★☆☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Local
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals