CMS Price Transparency Data

Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic)

Facility: University of Michigan Health System

Billing Code: 47562 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 47562
  • Insurance Median: $1,045
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,378
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) at University of Michigan Health System is $1,045. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,378. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $6,176.47, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,378

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$1,045

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: $1,378 (22%)
Insurance Median: $1,045 (17%)
Cash: $1,378 (22% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $1,045 (17% 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
Aetna $427 - $2,274 7%
Ambetter / Centene $427 7%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $427 - $1,068 7%
Buckeye Community Health Plan $427 7%
Hap Midwest $427 7%
Mclaren Health Plan Inc $427 - $2,068 7%
Medicaid / KanCare $427 - $1,723 7%
Molina Healthcare Of Michigan Inc $427 - $722 7%
Priority Health $427 - $3,446 7%
UnitedHealthcare $427 - $2,516 7%
Amerihealth Michigan Inc $481 - $566 8%
Huron Valley Pace $571 - $672 9%
Blue Care Network Of Michigan $601 - $1,068 10%
Health Alliance Plan $601 - $708 10%
Humana $601 - $708 10%
Medigold Trinity Health Plan Of Michigan $601 - $708 10%
Meridian Health Plan Of Michigan Inc $601 - $708 10%
Paramount Elite-Ohio $601 - $708 10%
Paramount Health Care $601 - $2,860 10%
Thome Pace $601 - $708 10%
Triwest $601 - $708 10%
Veteran Affairs Community Care Program $601 - $708 10%
Medicare (plans) $610 - $718 10%
Zing Health $632 - $743 10%
Employee Benefit Logistic $1,022 - $1,203 17%
Point Comfort Underwriters Unaccompanied Children Program $1,482 24%
Priority Health [1038] $1,585 - $2,309 26%
Metrocare $1,620 26%
Hap [1023] $1,892 - $2,584 31%
Plain Church Group $2,068 33%
First Health $2,240 36%
Cofinity $2,274 37%
Confinity Advantage $2,274 37%
Beaumont Health Network $2,412 39%
Nomi Health $2,412 39%
Provider Network Of America $2,412 39%
First Agency $2,584 42%
Parkview Health Plan Services $2,584 42%
Bronson Healthcare Group $2,929 47%
Multiplan $2,929 47%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Spc 5474, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals