CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: Boulder Community Health

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $1,136
  • Cash Discount Price: $652
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.18x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at Boulder Community Health is $1,136. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $652. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.18x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO.
Cash / Self-Pay
$652

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,136

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$6,176.47

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $6,176.47 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $652 (11%)
Insurance Median: $1,136 (18%)
Cash: $652 (11% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,136 (18% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $6,176.47 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Medicare (plans) $496 - $6,039 8%
Select Health Colorado Public Option $496 - $12,900 8%
Select Health Value Network $496 - $13,662 8%
Aetna $497 - $5,863 8%
Devoted Health $522 - $5,863 8%
Medicaid / KanCare $541 9%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization $541 - $6,039 9%
Colorado Access $595 - $2,168 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $649 - $22,155 11%
Health Spring $649 - $5,863 11%
Humana $649 - $5,863 11%
UnitedHealthcare $649 - $6,025 11%
Clear Spring $668 - $6,039 11%
Multiplan $901 - $1,044 15%
Phcs $901 - $1,044 15%
Rocky Mountain Health Maintenance Organization Private Plan $913 15%
Integrated Health Plans Bch $978 16%
Kaiser Ppo $999 - $8,534 16%
Kaiser Public Option $999 - $7,147 16%
Beech Street Community Medical Associates $1,007 16%
Cigna $1,043 - $13,243 17%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Behavioral Health $1,108 18%
Mines And Associates $1,108 18%
Three Rivers Provider Network $1,108 18%
Zelis (Profee) $1,108 18%
Casualty Management Network, Prime Health Services Community Medical Associates $1,174 19%
National Preferred Provider Network $1,174 19%
Rockport Healthcare Group Community Medical Associates $1,174 19%
Usa $1,174 19%
Rockport Healthcare Group Bch $1,213 20%
Health Payors Organization $1,239 20%
Health Management Network Bch Community Medical Associates $1,252 20%
Health Management Network Community Medical Associates $1,252 20%
National Provider Network $1,265 20%
Kaiser $8,494 138%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4747 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals