Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: What It Costs and What's Fair
CPT 47562 · Medicare rate: $632 · National avg charge: $7,668 · BillKarma data from 93 providers
Reviewed 2026-04-05 · Pricing data year: 2026
Estimates assume 20% coinsurance after deductible. Actual costs depend on your plan's negotiated rates, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximum. .
Your Insurance Plan
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (CPT 47562) is a surgical procedure typically performed in a hospital or accredited outpatient surgical center. It is usually recommended after more conservative treatments—such as medication or physical therapy—have not resolved the underlying problem. Recovery time ranges from a few days to several weeks depending on patient health and procedure complexity.
Cost by Billing Grade
| Grade | Avg Hospital Charge | Medicare Rate | Est. Patient Cost* | Hospitals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | $2,119 | $632 | $424 | 24 |
| D | $1,672 | $632 | $334 | 3 |
| F | $8,175 | $632 | $1,635 | 52 |
| N/A | $16,581 | $632 | $3,316 | 14 |
*Estimated patient cost assumes 20% coinsurance after deductible is met. Actual cost depends on your specific plan, deductible status, and network.
Cost Range Across Hospitals
What This Procedure Typically Costs by Facility Type
Find Providers Near You for This Procedure
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| Provider | Type | Location | Grade | Charge | Benchmark | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems Inland Hospital | Hospital | Waterville, ME | C | $350 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
0.6x |
| AdventHealth East Orlando | Hospital | Orlando, FL | D | $717 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
1.1x |
| ASCENSION CALUMET HOSPITAL | Hospital | CHILTON, WI | C | $1,913 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.0x |
| ADVENTHEALTH LAKE WALES | Hospital | LAKE WALES, FL | C | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM/SUNBELT, INC. | Hospital | TAMPA, FL | C | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
| ADVENTHEALTH DADE CITY | Hospital | DADE CITY, FL | C | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
| ADVENTHEALTH DURAND | Hospital | DURAND, WI | C | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
| ADVENTHEALTH ZEPHYRHILLS | Hospital | ZEPHYRHILLS, FL | C | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM-SUNBELT INC | Hospital | APOPKA, FL | D | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM SUNBELT INC. | Hospital | WAUCHULA, FL | C | $2,149 |
$632
Medicare OPPS
|
3.4x |
What Is a Fair Price for This Procedure?
Medicare pays $632 for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (CPT 47562). This rate is set by CMS based on the actual cost of delivering the procedure, including physician time, overhead, and equipment. It's the most reliable national benchmark for what the procedure is worth.
A hospital charging $1,264 (2x Medicare) or less earns an A billing grade — these are the most fairly priced facilities for this procedure. The national average charge is $7,668 (12.1x Medicare).
If your bill shows more than $1,896 (3x Medicare) for this procedure, it may be worth reviewing the charges carefully. Upload your bill to check →
Frequently Asked Questions
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