Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Utah
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$46,978typical hospital bill
$17,959typical amount paid
$15,898–$20,020range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,978 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 13 | $43,945 | $15,898 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 11 | $50,012 | $20,020 |
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.