Spinal Procedures with Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 028: Spinal procedures with mcc
$250,562typical hospital bill
$50,974typical amount paid
$47,058–$54,891range paid across 2 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $250,562 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 11 | $215,028 | $47,058 | |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center | Houston | 13 | $286,095 | $54,891 |
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.