Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Idaho
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$91,888typical hospital bill
$15,174typical amount paid
$14,453–$15,896range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $91,888 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | 12 | $57,300 | $14,453 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 12 | $126,477 | $15,896 |
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.