Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 17,142 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $451 in South Dakota to $1,011 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope (HCPCS code 47562) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $606.33, but hospitals typically charge $2,827 — a 4.7x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $606.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $121.27. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $480.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $1,011 | $8,713 | 50 | 196 | +66.7% |
| California | $685 | $3,040 | 1,426 | 7,661 | +13.0% |
| Maryland | $677 | $2,641 | 325 | 2,107 | +11.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $664 | $886 | 38 | 60 | +9.5% |
| Illinois | $649 | $2,998 | 592 | 3,162 | +7.1% |
| Virginia | $647 | $1,958 | 386 | 2,128 | +6.7% |
| Texas | $647 | $3,166 | 1,063 | 5,801 | +6.7% |
| Tennessee | $646 | $2,348 | 370 | 2,425 | +6.5% |
| Mississippi | $644 | $2,492 | 145 | 1,364 | +6.2% |
| Hawaii | $643 | $1,705 | 44 | 143 | +6.0% |
| Indiana | $637 | $3,084 | 390 | 2,235 | +5.1% |
| Arizona | $634 | $2,422 | 334 | 2,152 | +4.6% |
| Delaware | $634 | $1,980 | 84 | 390 | +4.6% |
| Ohio | $632 | $2,271 | 651 | 2,936 | +4.2% |
| Michigan | $621 | $1,953 | 586 | 2,590 | +2.4% |
| Colorado | $616 | $2,567 | 344 | 1,198 | +1.6% |
| Arkansas | $616 | $1,774 | 144 | 1,024 | +1.5% |
| Oregon | $615 | $2,337 | 264 | 943 | +1.5% |
| Florida | $615 | $2,566 | 1,055 | 6,113 | +1.4% |
| New Mexico | $611 | $2,450 | 110 | 510 | +0.8% |
| Louisiana | $603 | $2,357 | 262 | 1,767 | -0.5% |
| Wyoming | $601 | $2,953 | 44 | 248 | -0.9% |
| Oklahoma | $600 | $1,772 | 163 | 1,241 | -1.1% |
| Kansas | $600 | $2,474 | 171 | 998 | -1.1% |
| Nevada | $599 | $2,730 | 134 | 651 | -1.3% |
| District of Columbia | $594 | $1,866 | 47 | 193 | -2.1% |
| Missouri | $591 | $2,538 | 363 | 2,317 | -2.5% |
| Washington | $588 | $2,323 | 400 | 1,583 | -3.1% |
| Alabama | $586 | $2,077 | 262 | 1,553 | -3.3% |
| Nebraska | $586 | $2,385 | 143 | 1,050 | -3.4% |
| New Jersey | $586 | $8,421 | 425 | 2,824 | -3.4% |
| Massachusetts | $582 | $2,328 | 418 | 2,128 | -3.9% |
| New York | $580 | $3,951 | 1,102 | 4,742 | -4.3% |
| South Carolina | $578 | $2,938 | 253 | 1,670 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $575 | $2,464 | 451 | 2,517 | -5.2% |
| Kentucky | $571 | $1,802 | 261 | 1,612 | -5.9% |
| Utah | $569 | $1,963 | 146 | 593 | -6.1% |
| Montana | $567 | $2,058 | 79 | 419 | -6.5% |
| Iowa | $552 | $2,190 | 177 | 935 | -9.0% |
| North Carolina | $551 | $2,272 | 627 | 3,245 | -9.1% |
| Rhode Island | $544 | $1,895 | 67 | 316 | -10.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $544 | $2,134 | 876 | 4,206 | -10.3% |
| Minnesota | $542 | $2,883 | 401 | 1,634 | -10.6% |
| North Dakota | $536 | $2,146 | 77 | 422 | -11.7% |
| Wisconsin | $529 | $5,725 | 422 | 1,471 | -12.8% |
| Connecticut | $528 | $2,574 | 282 | 1,061 | -13.0% |
| New Hampshire | $502 | $2,921 | 128 | 517 | -17.1% |
| West Virginia | $492 | $1,875 | 131 | 670 | -18.9% |
| Maine | $491 | $1,511 | 107 | 361 | -19.0% |
| Vermont | $462 | $2,259 | 41 | 185 | -23.9% |
| Idaho | $461 | $1,919 | 119 | 452 | -23.9% |
| South Dakota | $451 | $1,449 | 81 | 409 | -25.6% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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