Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Arizona
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$75,594typical hospital bill
$11,647typical amount paid
$11,453–$11,840range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $75,594 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center | Scottsdale | 16 | $110,925 | $11,453 | |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson | 13 | $40,263 | $11,840 |
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.