CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Crouse Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $3,773
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Crouse Hospital is $3,773. 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 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 736 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,773

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: $3,773 (61%)

Ins. Median: $3,773 (61% 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
Brighton Healthplan	$1,189 - $7,547	19%
Excellus	$1,189 - $13,553	19%
Fidelis	$1,189 - $11,093	19%
Healthfirst Health Plan	$1,189 - $2,615	19%
Molina	$1,189 - $5,349	19%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,189 - $7,547	19%
Wellcare	$1,189 - $7,924	19%
Mycompass	$1,224 - $7,773	20%
Mvp	$2,674 - $15,824	43%
Aetna	$3,773 - $7,547	61%
Cdphp	$3,773 - $7,547	61%
Emblemhealth	$3,773 - $7,547	61%
Humana	$3,773 - $7,547	61%
Martins Point	$3,773 - $7,547	61%
Nascentia	$3,773 - $7,547	61%
Emblem Health	$8,490 - $16,980	137%

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 Crouse 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.