CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$6,937
about 1.1× the $6,176 Medicare rate · typically $2,057–$8,624
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$8,652
Above the fair price
about $1,715 over the fair price · 1.4× Medicare
Medicare pays $6,176 Fair price $6,937 This hospital $8,652

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How this hospital compares to other AZ hospitals

Highest price of the 9 AZ hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $935 Priciest $8,652

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 AZ hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $6,937 (about 1.1× the $6,176 Medicare rate). Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus charges insurers about $8,652 — above the fair price. Located in Tucson, AZ.

This price is above the fair BaseRate — you may be able to pay less

Ask the hospital for the cash / self-pay price, check whether you qualify for financial assistance, or negotiate the bill down toward the fair price of about $6,937. Many patients pay well below the first number they’re quoted — the checklists below walk you through it.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

2 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Cigna UnitedHealthcareAetnaHumanaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $8,373 - $11,164 136%
Cignamajor $13,586 220%
Banner Health $3,669 59%
Health Net $3,669 59%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $3,669

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1625 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals