CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Coryell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $12,363
Cash Discount Price: $8,727
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.00x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Coryell Memorial Hospital is $12,363. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $8,727. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 2.00x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1507 W Main Street, Gatesville, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$8,727

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$12,363

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: $8,727 (141%)

Insurance Median: $12,363 (200%)

Cash: $8,727 (141% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $12,363 (200% 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.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 200% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 100%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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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
Cigna	$894	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,599 - $11,835	26%
Aetna	$1,765 - $12,575	29%
Coventry	$1,765 - $12,575	29%
Healthrisk Resource Group	$1,765 - $12,575	29%
Three Rivers	$1,765 - $12,575	29%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,077 - $14,794	34%
Humana	$2,098 - $14,942	34%
Multiplan	$2,098 - $14,942	34%
Scott And White	$2,098 - $14,942	34%
Superior	$2,098 - $14,942	34%
Triwest	$2,098 - $14,942	34%
Firstcare	$3,776 - $26,895	61%

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 $8,727.
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 Coryell Memorial Hospital 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.