Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 472: Cervical spinal fusion with cc
$60,428typical hospital bill
$23,110typical amount paid
$22,756–$23,464range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,428 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 17 | $54,581 | $22,756 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 16 | $66,275 | $23,464 |
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.