Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$115,647typical hospital bill
$22,322typical amount paid
$18,001–$25,335range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,647 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital | Charleston | 44 | $61,836 | $18,001 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 11 | $162,583 | $22,322 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $115,647 | $25,335 |
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.