CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Parkland Health & Hospital System

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $9,593
  • Cash Discount Price: $14,119
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.55x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Parkland Health & Hospital System is $9,593. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $14,119. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.55x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$14,119

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$9,593

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: $14,119 (229%)
Insurance Median: $9,593 (155%)
Cash: $14,119 (229% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $9,593 (155% 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.

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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
Cook Children Health Plan [1380] $1,983 32%
Wellpoint [1007] $1,987 - $9,180 32%
Aetna $2,086 - $27,409 34%
Parkland Community Health Plan [1056] $2,086 - $9,639 34%
Superior Health Plan [1402] $2,086 34%
Molina [1382] $2,186 - $10,098 35%
Point Comfort Underwriters [1801] $2,186 35%
Care Improvement Plus [1104] $5,207 - $9,548 84%
Medicare (plans) $5,232 - $10,073 85%
UnitedHealthcare $5,232 - $30,470 85%
Wellcare Of Texas [1330] $5,232 - $9,593 85%
Procare Advantage [2104] $5,282 - $9,685 86%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $7,347 - $32,891 119%
Superior Healthplan [1383] $7,378 119%
Molina Aca [1337] $7,474 - $13,705 121%
Cigna $11,709 - $27,409 190%
Great West Healthcare [1037] $14,948 - $27,409 242%
Triwest Healthcare Alliance [1409] $18,685 - $34,262 303%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - Hospital District or Authority
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals