Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 419: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. without cc/mcc
$34,399typical hospital bill
$10,130typical amount paid
$9,892–$10,368range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,399 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 12 | $28,099 | $9,892 | |
| St Lukes Hospital | Chesterfield | 13 | $40,699 | $10,368 |
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.