Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Missouri
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$82,266typical hospital bill
$17,622typical amount paid
$13,957–$20,632range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,266 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkc Health | North Kansas City | 15 | $40,911 | $13,957 | |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 17 | $95,967 | $17,622 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 42 | $82,266 | $20,632 |
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.