Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$92,888typical hospital bill
$18,963typical amount paid
$16,836–$19,647range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $92,888 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Hospital | Paramus | 18 | $84,882 | $16,836 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 13 | $92,888 | $18,963 | |
| Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center | Livingston | 11 | $98,516 | $19,647 |
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.