Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$108,690typical hospital bill
$14,270typical amount paid
$13,551–$21,153range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $108,690 for this stay in 2024, about 7.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 15 | $81,092 | $13,551 | |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 20 | $108,690 | $14,270 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 11 | $128,056 | $21,153 |
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.