CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Nationwide Children's Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $2,510
Cash Discount Price: $3,012
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.41x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Nationwide Children's Hospital is $2,510. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,012. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.41x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$3,012

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,510

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: $3,012 (49%)

Insurance Median: $2,510 (41%)

Cash: $3,012 (49% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,510 (41% 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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Billing Status

Remaining Deductible ($)

Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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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
Tricare	$600 - $5,543	10%
Caresource	$923 - $9,265	15%
Humana	$1,508 - $4,644	24%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,802 - $4,644	29%
Ohio Ppo Connect	$1,895	31%
Osu	$1,895	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,962 - $4,644	32%
Aetna	$1,967 - $2,510	32%
Mmo	$2,410	39%
Cigna	$2,510	41%
Front Path Health Coalition	$2,510	41%
Ohc	$2,510	41%
Ohg	$2,510	41%
The Health Plan	$2,510	41%
Amerihealth	$4,644	75%
Bchp	$4,644	75%
Molina	$4,644	75%

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 $3,012.
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 Nationwide Children's 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.