CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $15,369
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 2.49x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill is $15,369. 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 2.49x the Medicare baseline. Located in 500 17Th Avenue, Seattle, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$15,369

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: $15,369 (249%)

Ins. Median: $15,369 (249% 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 249% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 149%). 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
Kaiser	$7,001 - $10,501	113%
Aetna	$7,211 - $25,005	117%
UnitedHealthcare	$7,351 - $29,694	119%
Humana	$7,421	120%
Blue Shield	$7,561 - $20,616	122%
Amerigroup	$7,701	125%
Cigna	$8,401 - $18,505	136%
Community Health Plan	$11,201	181%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$12,601 - $20,232	204%
Coordinated Care	$12,951	210%
Providence Health Plan	$16,382	265%
First Choice	$22,670 - $23,637	367%

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 $X.
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 Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill 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.