Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc in Connecticut
MS-DRG 472: Cervical spinal fusion with cc
$87,770typical hospital bill
$32,285typical amount paid
$25,652–$34,290range paid across 3 hospitals
Connecticut hospitals billed Medicare a typical $87,770 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midstate Medical Center | Meriden | 11 | $87,770 | $25,652 | |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | Hartford | 15 | $81,287 | $32,285 | |
| Hartford Hospital | Hartford | 15 | $99,430 | $34,290 |
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.