CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Laredo Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $6,275
  • Cash Discount Price: $16,265
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.02x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Laredo Medical Center is $6,275. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $16,265. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.02x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$16,265

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,275

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: $16,265 (263%)
Insurance Median: $6,275 (102%)
Cash: $16,265 (263% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,275 (102% 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
Veterans Eval Services $631 10%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,987 - $4,027 32%
Molina $1,987 - $4,034 32%
UnitedHealthcare $1,987 - $19,315 32%
Lonestar Athletic $2,000 32%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,027 - $14,774 33%
Amerigroup $2,086 34%
Cigna $2,086 - $6,998 34%
Superior $2,086 - $6,275 34%
Self Pay $4,744 77%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $5,800 94%
Humana $5,976 97%
Medicare (plans) $5,976 97%
Node Champva $6,073 98%
Node Ice Health Service Corps $6,073 98%
Node Va $6,073 98%
Tricare $6,073 98%
Triwest $6,073 98%
Aetna $6,155 - $39,307 100%
American Health $6,215 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $6,255 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $6,275 102%
Node Tihp Mcr Adv $6,275 102%
Node Wellpoint Mcr Adv $6,377 103%
Industrial Rehab $6,984 113%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $7,591 123%
Multiplan Primary $8,515 138%
Node Molina Health Exchange $10,081 163%
Node Brookshire Brothers $10,628 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $11,296 183%
Coventry Hcn Tx Work Comp $11,539 187%
Health Smart $11,539 - $47,439 187%
Node Superior Commercial Exchange $12,146 197%
Tx Work Comp $12,146 197%
Imo Work Comp $13,968 226%
Node Naphcare $13,968 226%
Tx Workforce Commission $22,364 362%
Medical Control $56,249 911%
Health Headquarters $57,605 933%
Multiplan $58,960 955%
Nha $59,638 966%
Galaxy Health Network $59,977 971%
Accountable Health Plans $60,993 988%
Cchn $60,993 988%
Nppn Plan Vista $60,993 988%
Ppo Next $60,993 988%
Mutual Of Omaha $64,382 1042%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1700 East Saunders, Laredo, TX 78044
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals