Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc in Tennessee
MS-DRG 419: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. without cc/mcc
$79,526typical hospital bill
$13,563typical amount paid
$11,117–$16,008range paid across 2 hospitals
Tennessee hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,526 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital | Nashville | 17 | $74,266 | $11,117 | |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville | 13 | $84,785 | $16,008 |
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.