Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 417: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with mcc
$96,344typical hospital bill
$20,228typical amount paid
$19,617–$22,427range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $96,344 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse | 15 | $54,212 | $19,617 | |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 16 | $96,344 | $20,228 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 11 | $103,661 | $22,427 |
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.