Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc in Delaware
MS-DRG 419: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. without cc/mcc
$47,941typical hospital bill
$11,505typical amount paid
$10,446–$11,743range paid across 3 hospitals
Delaware hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,941 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe Medical Center | Lewes | 15 | $47,941 | $10,446 | |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | Dover | 11 | $70,271 | $11,505 | |
| Christiana Hospital | Newark | 12 | $33,619 | $11,743 |
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.