Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 419: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. without cc/mcc
$117,777typical hospital bill
$9,949typical amount paid
$9,197–$10,701range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $117,777 for this stay in 2024, about 11.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 14 | $51,773 | $9,197 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 19 | $183,781 | $10,701 |
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.