Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Idaho
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$89,885typical hospital bill
$16,517typical amount paid
$16,355–$16,679range paid across 2 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,885 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls | 11 | $92,618 | $16,355 | |
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise | 17 | $87,153 | $16,679 |
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.