CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Queens Hospital Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $3,289
Cash Discount Price: $6,673
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.53x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Queens Hospital Center is $3,289. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,673. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 82-68 164Th Street, Jamaica, NY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,673

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,289

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: $6,673 (108%)

Insurance Median: $3,289 (53%)

Cash: $6,673 (108% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,289 (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.

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
Healthfirst	$377 - $7,255	6%
Affinity	$664 - $7,255	11%
Local 1199	$719 - $5,204	12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$754 - $7,255	12%
Centerlight	$754 - $9,362	12%
Elderplan	$754 - $6,904	12%
Fidelis	$754 - $9,804	12%
Wellcare	$765 - $814	12%
Aetna	$781 - $5,402	13%
Centers Plan For Healthy Living	$784 - $7,180	13%
Hamaspik	$792	13%
Oscar	$942 - $4,454	15%
Metroplus	$1,200 - $7,255	19%
Amidacare	$3,225	52%
Carelon	$3,225 - $12,170	52%
Senior Whole Health	$3,225	52%
United	$3,225 - $6,042	52%
United Behavioral Health	$3,225 - $3,547	52%
Carelon (Amida Care)	$3,289	53%
Vnsny	$3,289 - $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

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $6,673.
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 Queens Hospital 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.