Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 418: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with cc
$42,664typical hospital bill
$12,923typical amount paid
$12,448–$14,236range paid across 3 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $42,664 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefis Hospitals Inc | Great Falls | 16 | $47,745 | $12,448 | |
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 19 | $42,664 | $12,923 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 17 | $32,624 | $14,236 |
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.