Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in North Dakota
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$58,504typical hospital bill
$19,048typical amount paid
$18,661–$19,435range paid across 2 hospitals
North Dakota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $58,504 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Medical Center Fargo | Fargo | 11 | $64,982 | $18,661 | |
| Altru Hospital | Grand Forks | 12 | $52,025 | $19,435 |
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.