Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$57,852typical hospital bill
$12,076typical amount paid
$11,317–$19,441range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $57,852 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 11 | $92,496 | $11,317 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 13 | $49,520 | $12,076 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 11 | $57,852 | $19,441 |
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.