Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Without C.d.e. Without Cc/Mcc in Utah
MS-DRG 419: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. without cc/mcc
$82,420typical hospital bill
$12,757typical amount paid
$12,094–$13,420range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,420 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Hospital | Salt Lake City | 11 | $119,451 | $12,094 | |
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 11 | $45,388 | $13,420 |
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.