CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $9,034
Cash Discount Price: $4,539
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.46x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah is $9,034. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,539. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 1.46x the Medicare baseline. Located in 711 Onyx Street, Kemmerer, WY.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,539

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$9,034

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: $4,539 (73%)

Insurance Median: $9,034 (146%)

Cash: $4,539 (73% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $9,034 (146% 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
Aetna	$609 - $9,536	10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$609 - $8,432	10%
Humana	$609 - $5,220	10%
UnitedHealthcare	$731 - $9,034	12%
Health Infonet/First Choice - All Plans	$1,964 - $9,536	32%
Altius Health Plans - All Plans	$9,034	146%
Cigna	$9,034	146%
Great West Healthcare - All Plans	$9,034	146%
Integrated Hp - All Plans	$9,034	146%
Winhealth Partners - All Plans	$9,034	146%
Ccn - All Plans	$9,536	154%
Geha - All Plans	$9,536	154%
Three Rivers - All Plans	$9,536	154%

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 $4,539.
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 South Lincoln Medical Center - Cah 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.