CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $5,893
  • Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.95x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage is $5,893. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.95x the Medicare baseline. Located in 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,893

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%)
Insurance Median: $5,893 (95%)
Ins. Median: $5,893 (95% 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
Aetna $1,732 - $8,999 28%
Tchp $1,889 - $2,531 31%
Wellpoint $1,889 - $8,766 31%
United $1,927 - $7,961 31%
UnitedHealthcare $1,927 - $5,961 31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $1,983 - $9,281 32%
Chc $2,172 - $2,909 35%
Humana $4,000 - $5,844 65%
Renaissance $4,208 68%
Cigna $5,844 - $18,054 95%
Kelsey $5,844 95%
Selectcare $5,844 95%
Amerivantage $6,019 97%
Devoted $6,253 101%
Scanhealth $6,253 101%
Kindred $6,428 104%
Kelseycare $6,466 - $7,889 105%
Independent Med System $7,341 119%
Employer Direct $8,181 132%
Bright Health $8,462 137%
Community Health Choice $8,766 142%
Superior Health Plan $8,766 142%
PHCS $10,452 169%
PHCS Savility $10,452 169%
Nx Health $18,992 307%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 20171 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston, TX 77070
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals