Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$53,249typical hospital bill
$14,723typical amount paid
$14,620–$19,499range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,249 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 16 | $39,250 | $14,620 | |
| Chi Health Good Samaritan | Kearney | 11 | $79,264 | $14,723 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 13 | $53,249 | $19,499 |
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.