Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Washington
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$146,697typical hospital bill
$24,351typical amount paid
$22,565–$28,949range paid across 5 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $146,697 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 14 | $104,147 | $22,565 | |
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center | Bellingham | 13 | $176,135 | $22,970 | |
| St Michael Medical Center | Silverdale | 14 | $146,697 | $24,351 | |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett | Everett | 11 | $107,598 | $24,446 | |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 18 | $227,596 | $28,949 |
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.