Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications in Massachusetts
What 16 hospitals in Massachusetts 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
$52,005
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$17,368
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$13,786
Average per stay
State rank
#37 of 42
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Massachusetts billed an average of $52,005 for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications, about 3.0 times the average total payment of $17,368. That payment is 15% 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 $17,368Billed $52,005
About 33¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Massachusetts billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Massachusetts:
Massachusetts hospitals: laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications
Every Massachusetts hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospital Group, INCFall River | 43 | $53,116 | $13,941 | $12,385 |
| South Shore HospitalSouth Weymouth | 30 | $33,660 | $16,961 | $10,129 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston | 28 | $47,569 | $21,453 | $18,148 |
| Lahey Clinic HospitalBurlington | 25 | $38,276 | $18,595 | $13,603 |
| Union HospitalLynn | 24 | $61,287 | $15,470 | $13,893 |
| Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton Lower Falls | 23 | $59,876 | $16,383 | $12,007 |
| Cape Cod HospitalHyannis | 20 | $41,581 | $16,892 | $15,490 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston | 20 | $94,876 | $20,417 | $16,079 |
| Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield | 20 | $37,603 | $19,022 | $13,816 |
| Brigham and Women's HosptialBoston | 17 | $101,430 | $21,897 | $16,215 |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center INCWorcester | 15 | $63,288 | $21,293 | $15,123 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital PlymouthPlymouth | 12 | $45,805 | $14,565 | $11,445 |
| Lowell General HospitalLowell | 12 | $31,294 | $14,151 | $12,655 |
| Beverly Hospital CorporationBeverly | 11 | $30,420 | $13,788 | $12,304 |
| Berkshire Medical Center INCPittsfield | 11 | $60,627 | $17,873 | $15,443 |
| Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford | 11 | $21,212 | $14,487 | $12,743 |
Lowest and highest payments in Massachusetts
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
| Beverly Hospital CorporationBeverly, MA | $13,788 |
|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospital Group, INCFall River, MA | $13,941 |
| Lowell General HospitalLowell, MA | $14,151 |
| Milford Regional Medical CenterMilford, MA | $14,487 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital PlymouthPlymouth, MA | $14,565 |
Highest
| Brigham and Women's HosptialBoston, MA | $21,897 |
|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA | $21,453 |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center INCWorcester, MA | $21,293 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA | $20,417 |
| Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA | $19,022 |
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 Massachusetts?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with complications (DRG 418) at 16 hospitals in Massachusetts was billed at $52,005 on average, while the average total payment was $17,368, of which Medicare paid $13,786. 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 Massachusetts, average charges were 3.0 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.