CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 47562
Insurance Median: $4,793
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.78x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center is $4,793. 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 0.78x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9300 West Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$4,793

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: $4,793 (78%)

Ins. Median: $4,793 (78% 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 Care Health	$621 - $1,590	10%
Sierra Hpn	$621 - $1,590	10%
Molina Healthcare	$621 - $1,653	10%
Caresource	$1,653	27%
Corvel	$1,738 - $4,854	28%
Olympus Medsave USA	$1,830 - $5,110	30%
Ambetter / Centene	$2,626	43%
United	$3,669 - $6,450	59%
Select Health	$3,894 - $5,307	63%
Aetna	$3,943 - $4,337	64%
Legacy Provider Network	$4,599	74%
Sierra	$4,731 - $5,365	77%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$5,208 - $6,774	84%
Cigna	$6,307 - $6,496	102%
Health Services Coalition	$9,340 - $9,713	151%
Hometown Health Providers	$10,786 - $13,147	175%

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 Southern Hills Hospital and 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.