Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$65,116typical hospital bill
$12,891typical amount paid
$11,132–$14,651range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $65,116 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | Joplin | 14 | $69,320 | $11,132 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 14 | $60,913 | $14,651 |
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.