Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$82,949typical hospital bill
$18,010typical amount paid
$15,581–$18,636range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,949 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | Kearney | 11 | $82,949 | $15,581 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 14 | $51,518 | $18,010 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 30 | $93,748 | $18,636 |
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.