Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Ohio
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$69,162typical hospital bill
$15,082typical amount paid
$14,583–$15,582range paid across 2 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,162 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland | 17 | $65,794 | $14,583 | |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | 13 | $72,530 | $15,582 |
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.