Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Alabama
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$83,814typical hospital bill
$20,064typical amount paid
$16,472–$23,063range paid across 3 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,814 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 18 | $294,136 | $16,472 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 17 | $70,728 | $20,064 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 18 | $83,814 | $23,063 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.