CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Bellville Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $2,705
Cash Discount Price: $12,800
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.44x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Bellville Medical Center is $2,705. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $12,800. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.44x the Medicare baseline. Located in 44 N Cummings St, Bellville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$12,800

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,705

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: $12,800 (207%)

Insurance Median: $2,705 (44%)

Cash: $12,800 (207% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,705 (44% 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
Amerigroup	$1,100	18%
Community Health	$1,100 - $2,705	18%
Molina	$1,100 - $2,705	18%
Multiplan	$1,100	18%
Scott & White	$1,100 - $4,329	18%
Tesas Children'S Health Plan	$1,100	18%
United	$1,100 - $2,705	18%
Aetna	$2,705	44%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$2,705 - $7,182	44%
Superior	$2,705	44%
Triwest	$2,705	44%
Cigna	$7,795	126%
Healthsmart	$10,240	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 $12,800.
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 Bellville Medical 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.