CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $6,366
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital is $6,366. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8835 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,366

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%)

Insurance Median: $6,366 (103%)

Ins. Median: $6,366 (103% 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
Keystone First	$1,342 - $6,335	22%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$2,000 - $11,490	32%
Geisinger	$2,050 - $6,459	33%
Health Partners Plans	$2,208 - $6,521	36%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,354 - $6,211	38%
Cigna	$5,097 - $6,459	83%
Aetna	$5,350 - $6,708	87%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$6,211 - $19,789	101%
Point Comfort	$6,211	101%
Innovage	$6,335	103%
Vibra	$6,335	103%
Humana	$6,397	104%
Gateway Health Plan	$6,521	106%
Upmc Health Plan	$6,521	106%
Sunrise	$6,832	111%
Elder Health	$7,453	121%
Naphcare	$9,316	151%
Occunet	$10,248	166%

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 $X.
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 Temple Health - Chestnut Hill 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.