Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications in Maryland
What 14 hospitals in Maryland charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications (DRG 418), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$23,065
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$20,781
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$19,045
Average per stay
State rank
#42 of 42
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Maryland billed an average of $23,065 for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications, about 1.1 times the average total payment of $20,781. That payment is 38% above the U.S. average of $15,043.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $20,781Billed $23,065
About 90¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Maryland billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Maryland:
Maryland hospitals: laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications
Every Maryland hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Arundel Medical CenterAnnapolis | 27 | $18,786 | $17,286 | $15,835 |
| Meritus Medical CenterHagerstown | 22 | $20,260 | $18,663 | $17,328 |
| Frederick Memorial HospitalFrederick | 22 | $25,442 | $22,856 | $21,125 |
| Peninsula Regional Medical CenterSalisbury | 19 | $24,985 | $22,314 | $20,854 |
| Howard County General HospitalColumbia | 18 | $19,765 | $18,435 | $15,873 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical CenterTowson | 15 | $23,358 | $20,860 | $17,960 |
| University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson | 15 | $20,004 | $17,750 | $16,227 |
| Carroll Hospital CenterWestminster | 14 | $22,905 | $20,200 | $18,801 |
| Atlantic General HospitalBerlin | 14 | $20,031 | $18,356 | $16,724 |
| Franklin Square Hospital CenterRosedale | 13 | $26,910 | $23,652 | $22,397 |
| The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore | 12 | $42,038 | $37,061 | $35,701 |
| Suburban HospitalBethesda | 12 | $24,338 | $21,566 | $19,937 |
| Baltimore Washington Medical CenterGlen Burnie | 12 | $22,697 | $21,249 | $18,501 |
| Shady Grove Adventist HospitalRockville | 12 | $18,523 | $16,363 | $14,731 |
Lowest and highest payments in Maryland
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Shady Grove Adventist HospitalRockville, MD | $16,363 |
|---|---|
| Anne Arundel Medical CenterAnnapolis, MD | $17,286 |
| University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD | $17,750 |
| Atlantic General HospitalBerlin, MD | $18,356 |
| Howard County General HospitalColumbia, MD | $18,435 |
Highest
| The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD | $37,061 |
|---|---|
| Franklin Square Hospital CenterRosedale, MD | $23,652 |
| Frederick Memorial HospitalFrederick, MD | $22,856 |
| Peninsula Regional Medical CenterSalisbury, MD | $22,314 |
| Suburban HospitalBethesda, MD | $21,566 |
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications in other states
Questions
How much does laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications cost in Maryland?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications (DRG 418) at 14 hospitals in Maryland was billed at $23,065 on average, while the average total payment was $20,781, of which Medicare paid $19,045. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Maryland, average charges were 1.1 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.