CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $793
Cash Discount Price: $1,014
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.13x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Mid-Columbia Medical Center is $793. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,014. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.13x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 E 19Th Street, The Dalles, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,014

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$793

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: $1,014 (16%)

Insurance Median: $793 (13%)

Cash: $1,014 (16% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $793 (13% 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	$605 - $1,304	10%
Community Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$605	10%
Molina Mcr Adv	$605	10%
Tricare	$605	10%
Va Ccn Triwest - All Plans	$605	10%
Healthnet Mcr Adv	$617	10%
Humana	$623	10%
Moda Mcr Adv	$623	10%
Devoted Mcr Adv - All Plans	$653	11%
Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$665	11%
Molina - All Other Plans	$665	11%
Healthnet - All Other Plans	$921	15%
Cigna	$1,013	16%
Multiplan/Phcs - All Plans	$1,028	17%
Molina Mcaid	$1,098	18%
Aetna	$1,149	19%
Coventry - All Plans	$1,190	19%
First Choice - All Plans	$1,209	20%
Providence Ppo - All Plans	$1,267	21%
Moda Health Plan - All Other Plans	$1,327	21%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$2,112	34%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$2,112	34%

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 $1,014.
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 Mid-Columbia 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.