Spinal Procedures with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 028: Spinal procedures with mcc
$435,210typical hospital bill
$76,488typical amount paid
$62,354–$90,621range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $435,210 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 13 | $558,718 | $62,354 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 13 | $311,701 | $90,621 |
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.