Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$53,367typical hospital bill
$10,460typical amount paid
$9,156–$15,833range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,367 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital | Tyler | 15 | $50,023 | $9,156 | |
| Chi St Lukes Lakeside Hospital | The Woodlands | 14 | $53,367 | $10,460 | |
| Medical City Fort Worth | Fort Worth | 15 | $159,544 | $15,833 |
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.