CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Capital Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $9,136
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.48x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Capital Medical Center is $9,136. 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 1.48x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3900 Capital Mall Dr Sw, Olympia, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,136

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: $9,136 (148%)

Ins. Median: $9,136 (148% 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
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$2,575 - $10,692	42%
Coordinated Care	$2,623	42%
Molina	$2,623 - $11,732	42%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,623 - $6,595	42%
Wellpoint	$3,815	62%
Regence	$6,405	104%
Aetna	$6,532 - $18,942	106%
Wellcare	$6,659	108%
First Choice	$9,136 - $14,501	148%
Premera	$9,764 - $15,164	158%
Ambetter / Centene	$11,732	190%
Kaiser	$21,159	343%

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 Capital Medical Center 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.