CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Island Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $1,967
Cash Discount Price: $1,967
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.32x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Island Hospital is $1,967. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,967. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.32x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1211 24Th Street, Anacortes, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,967

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,967

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: $1,967 (32%)

Insurance Median: $1,967 (32%)

Cash: $1,967 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,967 (32% 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
Kaiser Comm - All Other Plans	$222 - $1,651	4%
Cigna	$317 - $2,358	5%
First Health - All Plans	$337 - $2,506	5%
Aarp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$396 - $2,948	6%
Chpw Mcaid - All Plans	$396 - $2,948	6%
Coordinated Care Mcaid - All Plans	$396 - $2,948	6%
Humana	$396 - $2,948	6%
Kaiser Mcr Adv	$396 - $2,948	6%
Molina Mcaid - All Plans	$396 - $2,948	6%
Samish Indian Health - All Plans	$396 - $2,948	6%
Swinomish Indian Health - All Plans	$396 - $2,948	6%
Tricare	$396 - $2,948	6%
UnitedHealthcare	$396 - $2,948	6%
Aetna	$416 - $3,095	7%
Premera Mcr Adv	$416 - $3,095	7%
Amerigroup Mcaid - All Plans	$420 - $3,125	7%
Regence Mcr Adv	$420 - $3,125	7%
Multiplan - All Plans	$820	13%
Premera Comm - All Other Plans	$877	14%
First Choice - All Plans	$912	15%
Regence Comm - All Other Plans	$952	15%

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 $1,967.
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 Island 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.