Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 418: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with cc
$72,923typical hospital bill
$12,551typical amount paid
$11,229–$13,733range paid across 7 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,923 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Hospital | Dothan | 15 | $156,392 | $11,229 | |
| Grandview Medical Center | Birmingham | 16 | $244,089 | $11,391 | |
| North Alabama Medical Center | Florence | 13 | $61,964 | $11,779 | |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 21 | $72,923 | $12,551 | |
| Thomas Hospital | Fairhope | 17 | $40,242 | $12,686 | |
| Baldwin Health | Foley | 13 | $273,253 | $12,929 | |
| Dch Regional Medical Center | Tuscaloosa | 13 | $56,070 | $13,733 |
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.