Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Colorado
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$137,935typical hospital bill
$18,686typical amount paid
$15,256–$20,892range paid across 3 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $137,935 for this stay in 2024, about 7.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | Lakewood | 17 | $103,448 | $15,256 | |
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | 14 | $291,416 | $18,686 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 22 | $137,935 | $20,892 |
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.