Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Arizona
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$125,848typical hospital bill
$18,860typical amount paid
$14,565–$27,259range paid across 4 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $125,848 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler | 14 | $119,722 | $14,565 | |
| St Joseph's Hospital | Tucson | 11 | $253,676 | $14,807 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 17 | $131,974 | $22,914 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 17 | $86,062 | $27,259 |
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.