CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Ashtabula County Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $985
Cash Discount Price: $1,231
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Ashtabula County Medical Center is $985. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,231. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2420 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,231

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$985

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: $1,231 (20%)

Insurance Median: $985 (16%)

Cash: $1,231 (20% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $985 (16% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$632 - $6,099	10%
Caresource	$632 - $6,099	10%
Medical Mutual	$632 - $15,097	10%
Summacare	$663 - $704	11%
Valor	$663 - $6,404	11%
Cigna	$756 - $6,547	12%
Oscar Cleveland	$853	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$924 - $6,221	15%
Aetna	$945 - $6,742	15%
Molina Marketplace	$7,745	125%

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 $1,231.
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 Ashtabula County 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.