Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$62,233typical hospital bill
$24,806typical amount paid
$19,807–$28,135range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,233 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River | 19 | $67,194 | $19,807 | |
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis | 12 | $57,273 | $24,220 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 22 | $45,575 | $25,392 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 15 | $101,571 | $28,135 |
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.