Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Washington
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$84,500typical hospital bill
$22,470typical amount paid
$20,286–$23,308range paid across 5 hospitals
Washington hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,500 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center | Richland | 11 | $98,197 | $20,286 | |
| Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital | Tacoma | 15 | $76,372 | $20,801 | |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 11 | $74,821 | $22,470 | |
| University of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | 18 | $84,500 | $22,600 | |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 22 | $111,132 | $23,308 |
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.