CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Jps Health Network

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $6,377
Cash Discount Price: $10,940
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.03x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Jps Health Network is $6,377. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $10,940. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.03x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$10,940

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,377

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: $10,940 (177%)

Insurance Median: $6,377 (103%)

Cash: $10,940 (177% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $6,377 (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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,009 - $6,377	81%
Aetna	$6,073	98%
Amerigroup	$6,407	104%
Molina	$8,806	143%
Superior Health Plan	$9,110	147%
Cigna	$14,000	227%

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 $10,940.
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 Jps Health Network 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.