Cervical Spinal Fusion with Cc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 472: Cervical spinal fusion with cc
$140,410typical hospital bill
$29,051typical amount paid
$22,497–$32,721range paid across 3 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $140,410 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 15 | $94,724 | $22,497 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 15 | $143,055 | $29,051 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 35 | $140,410 | $32,721 |
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.