CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $489
Cash Discount Price: $2,007
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.08x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc is $489. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $2,007. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV.

Cash / Self-Pay

$2,007

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$489

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: $2,007 (32%)

Insurance Median: $489 (8%)

Cash: $2,007 (32% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $489 (8% 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
Sentra Health	$401 - $489	6%
Aetna	$462 - $1,967	7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$462 - $1,062	7%
Caresource	$462 - $1,606	7%
The Health Plan	$462 - $1,806	7%
Unicare	$462	7%
Humana	$489 - $1,806	8%
Multiplan	$489	8%
UnitedHealthcare	$489 - $1,606	8%
Clear Spring Health	$503	8%
Ally Align	$513	8%
Integrated Medical Solutions	$684	11%
Naphcare	$978	16%
Greenbrier Resort	$1,405	23%
Healthsmart	$1,606	26%
Fedmed	$1,806	29%

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 $2,007.
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 Camc Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Inc 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.