Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$69,772typical hospital bill
$14,738typical amount paid
$12,940–$16,537range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,772 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 12 | $55,995 | $12,940 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $83,549 | $16,537 |
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.