Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Idaho
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$83,074typical hospital bill
$18,560typical amount paid
$17,507–$19,613range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,074 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 16 | $101,042 | $17,507 | |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | 13 | $65,105 | $19,613 |
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.