CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Adventist Health Tillamook

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,326
Cash Discount Price: $1,580
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Adventist Health Tillamook is $1,326. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,580. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1000 Third Street, Tillamook, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,580

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,326

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: $1,580 (26%)

Insurance Median: $1,326 (21%)

Cash: $1,580 (26% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,326 (21% 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
Aetna	$605 - $1,104	10%
Moda Health Plan - All Plans	$617	10%
Sterling Life - All Plans	$629	10%
Medicare (plans)	$635	10%
Devoted Health	$653	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$695 - $2,546	11%
Hvhs Mcare - All Plans	$732	12%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,281	21%
Pacificsource - All Plans	$1,326	21%
Ods Health Plan - All Other Plans	$1,439	23%
Lifewise - All Plans	$2,639	43%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans	$2,750	45%
First Choice Health- All Plans	$2,750	45%
Health Net - All Plans	$2,750	45%
Providence Preferred - All Plans	$2,867	46%
Workers Comp	$2,926	47%

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 $1,580.
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 Adventist Health Tillamook 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.