How much does Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 47562 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) lowest | Hospital | $5,897negotiated | 1.0× | — |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $6,371negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $8,652negotiated | 1.5× | — |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) | Hospital | $16,621cash | 2.8× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) | Hospital | $17,789cash | 3.0× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $22,047cash | 3.8× | — |
- 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.
- Your own published cash / self-pay price for 47562 is $17,788.78, and negotiated rates at nearby facilities run $6,252.27–$18,853.37. Please apply a rate in that range to my bill rather than the gross charge.
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What should 47562 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) (CPT 47562) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $12,637, with hospitals ranging from $6,252 to $18,853 across 6 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 Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder) (CPT 47562) in Tucson, AZ is around $12,637, with hospital prices ranging from $6,252 to $18,853 across 6 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 July 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.