Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$148,735typical hospital bill
$22,707typical amount paid
$17,665–$24,709range paid across 3 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $148,735 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | Canton | 15 | $84,750 | $17,665 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 26 | $156,656 | $22,707 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 25 | $148,735 | $24,709 |
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.