CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Christ Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $770
  • Cash Discount Price: $8,017
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.12x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Christ Hospital is $770. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,017. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH.
Cash / Self-Pay
$8,017

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$770

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: $8,017 (130%)
Insurance Median: $770 (12%)
Cash: $8,017 (130% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $770 (12% 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

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

Input your details and click calculate to compare out-of-pocket costs.

Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $770 - $28,844 12%
Ambetter / Centene $770 - $5,391 12%
Amerihealth Caritas [2230] $770 - $11,385 12%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $770 - $33,533 12%
Buckeye Community Health [2028] $770 - $32,855 12%
Caresource [2031] $770 - $30,574 12%
Cigna $770 - $5,391 12%
Custom Design Benefits - True Cost [3004] $770 - $5,391 12%
Humana $770 - $33,844 12%
Key Benefit Administrators [2221] $770 12%
Medben [2222] $770 - $5,391 12%
Medicaid / KanCare $770 - $29,693 12%
Medical Mutual [2054] $770 - $15,883 12%
Medicare (plans) $770 - $5,391 12%
Medigold Ppo [2204] $770 - $5,391 12%
Meritain Health [2224] $770 - $5,391 12%
Oon Oscar [2256] $770 12%
Other Exchange Plan [9992] $770 - $5,391 12%
Other [9990] $770 12%
Priority Health [2225] $770 12%
Tricare $770 12%
United Medical Resources [2104] $770 - $12,932 12%
UnitedHealthcare $770 - $34,649 12%
Wellcare Of Kentucky [2191] $770 12%
Western And Southern [2076] $770 - $15,883 12%
Allied Benefits [2163] $5,391 87%
Buckeye Mycare Dual [2171] $5,391 87%
First Health [2041] $5,391 87%
Meridian [2185] $5,391 87%
Perennial [4200] $5,391 87%
Poppins Health [2299] $5,391 87%
Geha [2168] $12,932 209%
Golden Rule [2161] $12,932 209%
Life Synch [2080] $15,224 246%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2139 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★★
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals