Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$116,507typical hospital bill
$22,193typical amount paid
$16,152–$22,462range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $116,507 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 14 | $71,327 | $16,152 | |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | 21 | $117,695 | $22,193 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 32 | $116,507 | $22,462 |
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.