Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications
What 259 hospitals in the U.S. charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications (DRG 417), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$128,966
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$21,203
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$17,873
Average per stay
Volume
4,116
Medicare hospital stays
Hospitals in the U.S. billed an average of $128,966 for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications, about 6.1 times the average total payment of $21,203.
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 $21,203Billed $128,966
About 16¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in the U.S. billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them:
Lowest and highest payments
Among hospitals with at least 20 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Martin Memorial Health SystemsStuart, FL | $15,493 |
|---|---|
| Franciscan Health IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN | $15,765 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers, FL | $16,201 |
| Willis Knighton Medical CenterShreveport, LA | $16,505 |
| Bsa HospitalAmarillo, TX | $17,200 |
| Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX | $17,432 |
| Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL | $17,490 |
| Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota, FL | $17,570 |
| Baptist Medical CenterJacksonville, FL | $17,922 |
| Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health CenterSioux Falls, SD | $17,962 |
Highest
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA | $39,769 |
|---|---|
| New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY | $37,522 |
| University HospitalStony Brook, NY | $31,397 |
| NYU Hospitals CenterNew York, NY | $31,310 |
| Flagstaff Medical CenterFlagstaff, AZ | $30,945 |
| Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochester, MN | $28,102 |
| Eisenhower Memorial HospitalRancho Mirage, CA | $26,054 |
| Cjw Medical CenterRichmond, VA | $25,718 |
| Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA | $25,392 |
| Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA | $24,900 |
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications cost by state
Volume-weighted averages for each state's hospitals. Select a state to see every hospital.
| State | Hospitals | Avg charge | Avg payment | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 | $151,046 | $19,863 | $16,472 – $23,063 |
| Arizona | 10 | $98,401 | $21,152 | $17,559 – $30,945 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $93,948 | $17,565 | $16,948 – $18,095 |
| California | 27 | $201,440 | $26,760 | $22,200 – $40,123 |
| Colorado | 3 | $115,148 | $19,609 | $16,810 – $23,585 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $114,743 | $29,236 | – |
| Delaware | 1 | $60,818 | $20,919 | – |
| Florida | 21 | $159,674 | $18,166 | $15,294 – $24,627 |
| Georgia | 3 | $137,313 | $22,319 | $17,665 – $24,709 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $105,138 | $24,515 | – |
| Idaho | 2 | $84,933 | $18,451 | $17,507 – $19,613 |
| Illinois | 11 | $105,124 | $20,127 | $15,813 – $35,511 |
| Indiana | 7 | $100,489 | $18,568 | $15,765 – $27,627 |
| Iowa | 4 | $72,692 | $17,741 | $15,149 – $23,296 |
| Kansas | 3 | $185,390 | $22,929 | $16,172 – $31,395 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $88,607 | $15,905 | $14,986 – $17,068 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $93,982 | $18,724 | $15,394 – $23,401 |
| Maine | 1 | $101,816 | $26,113 | – |
| Maryland | 3 | $29,446 | $26,613 | $24,508 – $28,151 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $66,032 | $24,230 | $19,807 – $28,135 |
| Michigan | 5 | $75,207 | $20,118 | $17,513 – $23,191 |
| Minnesota | 8 | $76,177 | $21,673 | $16,677 – $28,102 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $72,301 | $15,790 | $15,467 – $16,092 |
| Missouri | 7 | $67,886 | $17,028 | $14,773 – $22,537 |
| Montana | 1 | $33,249 | $18,433 | – |
| Nebraska | 3 | $80,839 | $17,866 | $15,581 – $18,636 |
| Nevada | 4 | $243,976 | $22,016 | $20,635 – $24,586 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $91,189 | $26,726 | – |
| New Jersey | 11 | $150,041 | $22,573 | $19,003 – $26,970 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $82,911 | $22,784 | $19,640 – $24,743 |
| New York | 11 | $169,542 | $28,962 | $21,581 – $37,522 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $91,596 | $19,525 | $17,047 – $22,762 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $58,222 | $19,065 | $18,661 – $19,435 |
| Ohio | 10 | $107,329 | $18,909 | $14,816 – $26,230 |
| Oklahoma | 7 | $89,979 | $17,807 | $16,072 – $21,149 |
| Oregon | 2 | $87,821 | $25,523 | $23,678 – $28,928 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $123,438 | $20,197 | $16,337 – $25,945 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $131,926 | $20,752 | $14,553 – $26,688 |
| South Dakota | 3 | $83,285 | $20,137 | $17,962 – $22,523 |
| Tennessee | 8 | $87,914 | $19,572 | $15,607 – $27,275 |
| Texas | 23 | $164,099 | $19,229 | $15,887 – $33,447 |
| Utah | 1 | $69,656 | $17,605 | – |
| Virginia | 8 | $125,837 | $20,965 | $16,224 – $25,718 |
| Washington | 5 | $158,312 | $24,935 | $22,565 – $28,949 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $83,213 | $20,586 | $19,617 – $22,427 |
Hospitals that treat the most Medicare patients for this
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth OrlandoOrlando, FL | 50 | $157,039 | $18,033 |
| Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX | 45 | $151,640 | $18,081 |
| NYU Hospitals CenterNew York, NY | 44 | $227,110 | $31,310 |
| Deaconess Hospital INCEvansville, IN | 36 | $63,723 | $18,057 |
| New York-Presbyterian HospitalNew York, NY | 33 | $218,677 | $37,522 |
| Toledo Hospital theToledo, OH | 31 | $117,384 | $18,142 |
| Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE | 30 | $93,748 | $18,636 |
| Bsa HospitalAmarillo, TX | 29 | $99,580 | $17,200 |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital la JollaLa Jolla, CA | 28 | $234,125 | $23,756 |
| Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL | 28 | $112,530 | $17,490 |
| Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochester, MN | 28 | $78,908 | $28,102 |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital PresbyterianNewport Beach, CA | 27 | $133,605 | $22,934 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers, FL | 26 | $129,591 | $16,201 |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, INCGainesville, GA | 26 | $156,656 | $22,707 |
| Virtua West Jersey HospitalVoorhees, NJ | 26 | $209,005 | $21,108 |
Questions
How much does laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications cost in the U.S.?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications (DRG 417) at 259 hospitals in the U.S. was billed at $128,966 on average, while the average total payment was $21,203, of which Medicare paid $17,873. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Which states pay the most and least for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications?
Among states with at least three hospitals reporting, the average total payment was highest in New York ($28,962), California ($26,760), Maryland ($26,613) and lowest in Kentucky ($15,905), Missouri ($17,028), Iowa ($17,741).
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 the U.S., average charges were 6.1 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.