CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $963
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,240
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.16x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics is $963. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,240. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.16x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,240

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$963

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: $1,240 (20%)
Insurance Median: $963 (16%)
Cash: $1,240 (20% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $963 (16% 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
Molina $594 - $1,142 10%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $685 - $1,142 11%
Coventry $703 - $743 11%
Aetna $743 - $1,202 12%
Health Alliance $743 - $1,003 12%
Longevity Health Plan $743 12%
Sinai Medical Group $743 12%
United $743 - $1,181 12%
UnitedHealthcare $743 12%
Zing Health $758 12%
Clear Springs Health $765 12%
Village Md $780 - $928 13%
Wellcare $780 13%
Uic Physician Group $817 13%
Union Health Service $891 14%
St Anthony Health Network $924 15%
Dolton Medical Associates $928 15%
Mac Neal Health Providers $928 15%
Mercy Physician Association $928 15%
Unified Physicians Network $928 15%
West Suburban Health Providers $928 15%
Franciscan Hammond Clinic Llc $946 15%
Physician Care Network Inc $961 16%
Caterpillar $963 16%
Humboldt Park Health Partners $963 16%
Physicians Health Association Of Il $963 16%
Resurrection Phys Provider Group $963 16%
Lake County Physician Associates $966 16%
Northshore Physician Association $966 16%
Northwest Primary Care Alliance $966 16%
Southwest Physician Group Ltd $966 16%
Valenz $988 16%
Fox Valey Medicine Ltd $1,003 16%
Oak West Primary Care Alliance $1,003 16%
Campus Care $1,114 18%
Healthsmart $1,114 18%
The Alliance $1,114 18%
County Care Health Plan $1,142 18%
Meridian $1,142 18%
Youthcare Healthchoice $1,142 18%
Healthlink $1,166 19%
Cigna $1,186 19%
Multiplan $1,560 - $3,644 25%
Equian $3,644 59%
Zelis $3,644 59%
Integrated Health Plan $4,009 65%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1740 West Taylor St Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60612
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals