Price Checker / CPT 47564
How much does Laparo Cholecystectomy/explr cost?
CPT 47564 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 9.1x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,600–$3,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $21,928 is $19,528 over the fair price (about 9.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Laparo Cholecystectomy/explr
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas , TN | $85,376 | — | 7943% |
| Los Alamos Medical Center LOS ALAMOS, NY | $62,060 | — | 5747% |
| Castleview Hospital PRICE, UT | $18,761 | — | 1667% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 1370% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $13,993 | — | 1218% |
| Union County General Hospital Clayton, NM | $14,712 | — | 1147% |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora AURORA, AR | $3,605 | — | 1116% |
| Mercy Hospital Perry PERRYVILLE, AR | $3,500 | — | 1116% |
| King's Daughters Medical Center ASHLAND, MS | $9,452 | — | 885% |
| Wayne Healthcare Greenville, OH | $42,446 | — | 860% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK Cedar Park, TX | — | — | 811% |
| Mercy Hospital Ozark OZARK, AR | $2,946 | — | 773% |
| Mercy Hospital Paris PARIS, AR | $2,946 | — | 773% |
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About Laparo Cholecystectomy/explr
CPT code 47564 refers to laparo cholecystectomy/explr (billing description: "Laparo cholecystectomy/explr"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,061 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,061 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.