CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Pullman Regional Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $975
Cash Discount Price: $1,251
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Pullman Regional Hospital is $975. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,251. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 835 S Bishop Blvd, Pullman, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,251

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$975

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: $1,251 (20%)

Insurance Median: $975 (16%)

Cash: $1,251 (20% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $975 (16% 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 Mcaid-All Plans	$381	6%
Medicaid / KanCare	$381	6%
Molina Hlthcare Mcaid-All Plans	$381	6%
Wellcare Mcaid -All Other Plans	$381	6%
Wellpoint Mcaid - All Plans	$381	6%
Idaho Dshs-All Plans	$604	10%
Community Care Ntwrk Mcare-All Plans	$626	10%
Kaiser Mcare Advan	$626	10%
Sterling Mcr Adv-All Plans	$626	10%
Triwest - All Plans	$626	10%
Wellcare Mcr Adv	$682	11%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$720 - $1,051	12%
Humana	$720	12%
Premera First - All Plans	$895	14%
Aetna	$899	15%
First Choice - All Other Plans	$1,073	17%
First Choice Admin	$1,073	17%
Kaiser - All Other Plans	$1,233	20%
Admin Wsu Student-All Plans	$1,251	20%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,251	20%
Asuris Nw Hlth-All Plans	$1,325	21%
Cigna	$1,325	21%
Focus Hlthcare - All Plans	$1,325	21%
Northwest One - All Plans	$1,325	21%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,325	21%
Great West Hlth-All Plans	$1,398	23%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$1,398	23%
Spokane Phco - All Plans	$1,398	23%
Provider Network Of America-All Plans	$1,443	23%

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 $1,251.
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 Pullman Regional 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.