Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Alabama
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$89,291typical hospital bill
$18,158typical amount paid
$14,663–$21,654range paid across 2 hospitals
Alabama hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,291 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | 14 | $74,375 | $14,663 | |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | 26 | $104,207 | $21,654 |
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.