Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$66,486typical hospital bill
$17,059typical amount paid
$16,651–$22,311range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $66,486 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 13 | $66,486 | $16,651 | |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 11 | $35,962 | $17,059 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 19 | $88,052 | $22,311 |
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.