Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Mississippi
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$51,566typical hospital bill
$14,086typical amount paid
$12,980–$22,204range paid across 3 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $51,566 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson | 14 | $56,749 | $12,980 | |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 14 | $48,599 | $14,086 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 12 | $51,566 | $22,204 |
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.