CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Camden Clark Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $6,002
  • Cash Discount Price: $5,769
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.97x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Camden Clark Medical Center is $6,002. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $5,769. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.97x the Medicare baseline. Located in 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV.
Cash / Self-Pay
$5,769

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$6,002

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: $5,769 (93%)
Insurance Median: $6,002 (97%)
Cash: $5,769 (93% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $6,002 (97% 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.

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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
Highmark Health Options West Va $206 3%
Wellpoint West Virginia $206 3%
The Health Plan Wv $209 3%
Aetna $210 - $6,059 3%
Medicare (plans) $5,771 - $6,117 93%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $5,944 96%
Humana $6,059 98%
UnitedHealthcare $6,290 102%
Buckeye Commercial $8,656 140%
Caresource Exchange Plan $8,656 140%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals