How much does laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
CPT 47562 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Colorado Springs, CO.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit St. Mary-Corwin Hospital (Pueblo) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $636negotiated | 0.1× | ★★★★★ |
| CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital (Colorado Springs) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $636negotiated | 0.1× | ★★★★★ |
| UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central (Colorado Springs) | Hospital | $5,863negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ |
| UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital (Woodland Park) | Hospital | $7,362negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| UCHealth Parkview Pueblo West Hospital (Pueblo West) | Hospital | $8,109negotiated | 1.4× | — |
- For 47562 (Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder)), Medicare's benchmark rate is $5,834.36. A fair self-pay target for this line is $11,668.72. If I was charged more than that, please reduce it toward this benchmark.
- No local cash price is on file for 47562 in CO. Ask the hospital for their cash/self-pay price for this code in writing.
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What should 47562 cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
For laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) (CPT 47562) in Colorado Springs, CO, a fair self-pay price is around $7,362, with hospitals ranging from $636 to $7,736 across 5 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $5,834, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
A fair self-pay price for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) (CPT 47562) in Colorado Springs, CO is around $7,362, with hospital prices ranging from $636 to $7,736 across 5 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 47562?
Medicare pays about $5,834 for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) (CPT 47562). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder)?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.