Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$77,758typical hospital bill
$22,417typical amount paid
$21,455–$23,378range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,758 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield | 14 | $61,049 | $21,455 | |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 11 | $94,467 | $23,378 |
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.