Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Virginia
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$76,917typical hospital bill
$23,187typical amount paid
$18,552–$27,822range paid across 2 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $76,917 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Hospital Center | Arlington | 31 | $77,199 | $18,552 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 18 | $76,635 | $27,822 |
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.