Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$47,274typical hospital bill
$13,910typical amount paid
$11,436–$16,384range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,274 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 15 | $45,928 | $11,436 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 19 | $48,619 | $16,384 |
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.