Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Virginia
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$84,458typical hospital bill
$22,052typical amount paid
$14,960–$25,265range paid across 5 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,458 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital | Lynchburg | 11 | $86,362 | $14,960 | |
| Winchester Medical Center | Winchester | 17 | $41,259 | $16,448 | |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church | 11 | $63,717 | $22,052 | |
| Medical College of Virginia Hospitals | Richmond | 15 | $117,118 | $22,702 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 13 | $84,458 | $25,265 |
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.