CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $7,453
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.21x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center is $7,453. 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 1.21x the Medicare baseline. Located in 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$7,453

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: $7,453 (121%)

Ins. Median: $7,453 (121% 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
Health Partners Plans	$1,670 - $6,335	27%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,288 - $17,119	53%
Humana	$6,211	101%
Clover Health	$6,584	107%
Pennsylvania Health And Wellness	$6,832	111%
Elder Health	$7,453	121%
Cigna	$7,515	122%
Innovage	$7,515	122%
Keystone First	$7,577	123%
Upmc Health Plan	$7,639	124%
Aetna	$7,826 - $9,617	127%
Wtc Health Program	$8,281	134%
Oscar Health	$9,316	151%
Prime Health Services	$9,887	160%

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 Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer 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.