Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 472: Cervical spinal fusion with cc
$155,896typical hospital bill
$37,835typical amount paid
$37,821–$37,848range paid across 2 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $155,896 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 78 | $123,639 | $37,821 | |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 13 | $188,154 | $37,848 |
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.