Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications in Missouri
What 7 hospitals in Missouri 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
$67,886
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$17,028
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$15,268
Average per stay
State rank
#2 of 33
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Missouri billed an average of $67,886 for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications, about 4.0 times the average total payment of $17,028. That payment is 20% below the U.S. average 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 $17,028Billed $67,886
About 25¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Missouri billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Missouri:
Missouri hospitals: laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications
Every Missouri hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and Country | 15 | $76,337 | $15,839 | $13,445 |
| Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSt Joseph | 13 | $76,328 | $22,537 | $21,263 |
| Boone Hospital CenterColumbia | 13 | $56,968 | $14,773 | $13,266 |
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis | 13 | $50,032 | $16,075 | $14,820 |
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis | 12 | $49,243 | $17,356 | $14,719 |
| Lester E Cox Medical CentersSpringfield | 12 | $83,528 | $16,009 | $14,483 |
| Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield | 11 | $83,661 | $16,681 | $15,024 |
Lowest and highest payments in Missouri
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
| Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO | $14,773 |
|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical CenterTown and Country, MO | $15,839 |
| Lester E Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO | $16,009 |
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis, MO | $16,075 |
| Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $16,681 |
Highest
| Mosaic Life Care at St JosephSt Joseph, MO | $22,537 |
|---|---|
| St John's Mercy Medical CenterSt Louis, MO | $17,356 |
| Mercy Hospital SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $16,681 |
| Mercy Hospital SouthSt Louis, MO | $16,075 |
| Lester E Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO | $16,009 |
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications in other states
Questions
How much does laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications cost in Missouri?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without c.d.e. with major complications (DRG 417) at 7 hospitals in Missouri was billed at $67,886 on average, while the average total payment was $17,028, of which Medicare paid $15,268. 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 Missouri, average charges were 4.0 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.