Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 519: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with cc
$74,206typical hospital bill
$19,250typical amount paid
$17,189–$21,311range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,206 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Memorial Hospital | Menomonee Falls | 11 | $65,963 | $17,189 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 29 | $82,449 | $21,311 |
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.