CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Cogdell Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $3,557
Cash Discount Price: $6,587
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.58x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Cogdell Memorial Hospital is $3,557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $6,587. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.58x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1700 Cogdell Blvd, Snyder, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

$6,587

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,557

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: $6,587 (107%)

Insurance Median: $3,557 (58%)

Cash: $6,587 (107% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $3,557 (58% 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	$475 - $8,376	8%
Capstar Health Services	$475 - $5,874	8%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$480 - $6,733	8%
Aetna	$546 - $5,874	9%
Firstcare	$546 - $8,376	9%
Molina	$546 - $8,376	9%
Superior Healthplan Inc.	$546 - $8,628	9%
UnitedHealthcare	$546 - $8,376	9%
Humana	$552 - $5,933	9%
Cigna	$991 - $6,310	16%
Healthsmart	$1,464 - $8,703	24%

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 $6,587.
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 Cogdell 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.