Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Montana
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$46,827typical hospital bill
$19,047typical amount paid
$18,888–$19,206range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,827 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital | Missoula | 15 | $42,213 | $18,888 | |
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 22 | $51,441 | $19,206 |
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.