Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Kansas
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$100,385typical hospital bill
$14,376typical amount paid
$11,997–$17,533range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $100,385 for this stay in 2024, about 7.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, LLC | Wichita | 21 | $40,627 | $11,997 | |
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park | 15 | $100,831 | $14,376 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 11 | $100,385 | $17,533 |
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.