Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc in Alaska
MS-DRG 418: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with cc
$125,717typical hospital bill
$21,086typical amount paid
$20,671–$21,501range paid across 2 hospitals
Alaska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $125,717 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center | Palmer | 13 | $133,381 | $20,671 | |
| Providence Alaska Medical Center | Anchorage | 13 | $118,054 | $21,501 |
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.