Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Virginia
MS-DRG 520: Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$52,127typical hospital bill
$11,168typical amount paid
$11,098–$11,239range paid across 2 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $52,127 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Health | Fishersville | 19 | $62,519 | $11,098 | |
| Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington | 16 | $41,735 | $11,239 |
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.