Cervical Spinal Fusion with Mcc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 471: Cervical spinal fusion with mcc
$279,911typical hospital bill
$67,827typical amount paid
$52,644–$83,009range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $279,911 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | Cash price | Insurers (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 13 | $292,909 | $52,644 | – | $126,203$50,221–$171,846 · 12 plans | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 17 | $266,914 | $83,009 | – | – |
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.