CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $5,161
  • Cash Discount Price: $4,893
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.84x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center is $5,161. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,893. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$4,893

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,161

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: $4,893 (79%)
Insurance Median: $5,161 (84%)
Cash: $4,893 (79% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,161 (84% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,889 - $5,161 31%
Medicaid / KanCare $1,889 - $5,004 31%
Multiplan $1,965 - $20,532 32%
Aetna $2,115 - $5,161 34%
Superior_Mcd $2,196 - $14,215 36%
Ambetter / Centene $5,161 84%
Edhp $5,161 84%
Humana $5,161 - $20,919 84%
Mcr_United $5,161 84%
Medicare (plans) $5,161 84%
Sendero $5,161 84%
Tricare $5,161 84%
Triwest $5,161 84%
Wellcare $5,161 84%
Cigna $6,921 112%
90_Degree_Benefits $7,742 125%
Scott_And_White $16,092 - $17,374 261%
Beech_Street $22,112 - $22,528 358%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 5656 Bee Caves Road, Suite M-302, Austin, TX 78746
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals