Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$92,800typical hospital bill
$24,262typical amount paid
$23,359–$25,166range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $92,800 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 22 | $104,628 | $23,359 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 28 | $80,973 | $25,166 |
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.