CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Longview Regional Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $6,073
  • Cash Discount Price: $18,992
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.98x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Longview Regional Medical Center is $6,073. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $18,992. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.98x the Medicare baseline. Located in 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$18,992

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,073

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: $18,992 (307%)
Insurance Median: $6,073 (98%)
Cash: $18,992 (307% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,073 (98% 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 - $7,344 32%
UnitedHealthcare $1,987 - $29,543 32%
Superior $2,086 - $9,049 34%
Gregg Co Detention Center $3,432 56%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,954 - $15,299 64%
Verity Health Net $4,172 68%
Cigna $5,072 82%
Healthspring $5,976 97%
Humana $5,976 97%
Medicare (plans) $5,976 97%
Node Hospice Non Par Agree $6,073 98%
Node Triwest $6,073 98%
Node Va $6,073 98%
Aetna $6,095 - $71,854 99%
American Health Mcr Adv $6,215 101%
Provider Partners Health Plan $6,255 101%
Node Amerigroup Mcr Adv $6,275 102%
Self Pay $6,331 103%
Wellness Pointe $7,288 118%
Amerigroup $7,344 119%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $7,591 123%
Node Champva $9,464 153%
Tricare $9,464 153%
Access Direct Platinum $10,324 167%
Node Brookshire Brothers $10,628 172%
Node Brookshire Brothers Work Comp Tx $11,296 183%
Work Comp $12,146 197%
Texas Rehab Commission $26,378 427%
Nx Health Network $33,764 547%
Health Smart $58,032 - $73,859 940%
Multiplan $68,583 - $89,685 1110%
Aim Administrators $79,134 1281%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 2901 N Fourth St, Longview, TX 75605
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals