Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc in New Mexico
MS-DRG 418: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with cc
$115,486typical hospital bill
$11,943typical amount paid
$11,457–$12,428range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,486 for this stay in 2024, about 9.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelace Medical Center | Albuquerque | 11 | $174,865 | $11,457 | |
| Presbyterian Hospital | Albuquerque | 26 | $56,106 | $12,428 |
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.