CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,086
Cash Discount Price: $1,808
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital is $1,086. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,808. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 525 N Santiam Highway, Lebanon, OR.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,808

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,086

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: $1,808 (29%)

Insurance Median: $1,086 (18%)

Cash: $1,808 (29% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,086 (18% 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
Pacificsource	$559 - $1,448	9%
Cigna	$614 - $1,227	10%
Samaritan	$615 - $1,531	10%
Devoted Health	$634 - $708	10%
Healthnet	$634 - $1,389	10%
Humana	$634 - $746	10%
Ihn	$698 - $712	11%
Regence	$713 - $2,074	12%
Moda	$782 - $1,808	13%
Providence	$834 - $1,808	14%
Aetna	$1,073 - $1,430	17%
First Choice	$1,492	24%

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 $1,808.
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 Samaritan Lebanon Community 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.