Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Colorado
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$115,280typical hospital bill
$17,806typical amount paid
$16,810–$23,585range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,280 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services | Colorado Springs | 11 | $115,280 | $16,810 | |
| Uch-Memorial Health System | Colorado Springs | 16 | $145,023 | $17,806 | |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital | Grand Junction | 15 | $83,184 | $23,585 |
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.