These prices are for Spectrum Health services performed at hospitals and facilities within the Grand Rapids area, and DO NOT INCLUDE physicians' fees.  If you would like an estimated average price for a specific location please call (616) 774-7595 or toll free at (866) 542-7909. The chart below includes the following information: 1. The average price for the procedure 2. The average Medicare payment Spectrum Health receives for this procedure 3. The average Medicaid payment Spectrum Health receives for this procedure 4. The average payment Spectrum Health receives from health insurance companies   If you have Medicare, your deductible for inpatient procedures is $1,156, which is included in the numbers below. If you have another insurer, please check your health plan policy or contact your insurer to determine your deductible.
68.51 - Uterine removal (hysterectomy), total, vaginal, laparoscopic assistance
Estimated Average Price	$19,012.32
Average Medicare Payment	$7,308.51
Average Medicaid Payment	$4,677.44
Average Insurance Payment	$15,133.81

The prices provided are valid until June 30, 2013, and may be subject to change.

These prices DO NOT INCLUDE physicians' fees such as your surgeon, anesthesiologist or radiologist. Please contact those offices directly for price information. Your actual price may vary based on pre-existing health conditions and the actual procedure performed.

If you do not see the procedure you are looking for, please contact our pricing specialist.

What IS INCLUDED in these prices?

Prices include Spectrum Health equipment fees, staff time and supplies.

What IS NOT INCLUDED in these prices?

Prices DO NOT INCLUDE physicians' fees such as your surgeon, anesthesiologist, pathologist or radiologist. They will bill you separately for their services. Please contact those offices directly for their price information.

Why are two different prices listed?

In some cases, tests or procedures can be performed at Spectrum Health inpatient (Butterworth or Blodgett) hospitals or an outpatient facility. Because it is less expensive to provide services in an outpatient setting, the prices are less when there is an outpatient option.

Will my bill be different than the price listed here?

The amount you owe may vary due to a number of circumstances:

• Additional testing, medications, services or procedures ordered
• The procedure planned may not be the procedure performed based on your physician's assessment
• Pre-existing health factors such as obesity, diabetes or smoking may impact your medical needs
• If you have insurance, the type of insurance you have, your deductibles, coinsurance or out-of-pocket limits will determine your final Spectrum Health bill.

To get the most accurate information, contact your insurance company to understand your actual financial obligation for a test or procedure.

What if I can't find the procedure I'm looking for?

If you have questions about a procedure or a location that is not listed on our Web site or need additional information, please contact a Spectrum Health pricing specialist. Send a secure message, and receive a response before the end of the next business day. You can also call:

(616) 774-7595 or toll free at (866) 542-7909
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

You may be asked to provide a specific five-digit procedure code which can be obtained from your physician's office.