Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. with Cc in Wyoming
MS-DRG 418: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with cc
$73,875typical hospital bill
$17,284typical amount paid
$15,101–$19,467range paid across 2 hospitals
Wyoming hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,875 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Wyoming Medical Center | Casper | 12 | $54,022 | $15,101 | |
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne | 14 | $93,729 | $19,467 |
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.