CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: University of Kentucky Hospital

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$5,832
about 0.9× the $6,176 Medicare rate · typically $3,627–$10,247
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$10,193
Above the fair price
about $4,361 over the fair price · 1.7× Medicare
Medicare pays $6,176 Fair price $5,832 This hospital $10,193

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How this hospital compares to other KY hospitals

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

Cheapest $1,555 Priciest $10,193

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

A fair price for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) is about $5,832 (about 0.9× the $6,176 Medicare rate). University of Kentucky Hospital charges insurers about $10,193 — above the fair price. Located in Lexington, KY.

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 $5,832. 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.

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

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna CignaHumanaKaiser 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
UnitedHealthcaremajor $6,022 97%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $9,775 - $11,433 158%
Aetnamajor $5,904 96%
WellCare $10,096 163%
+ 1 smaller / regional plan $14,760

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Government - State
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals