Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$305,212typical hospital bill
$69,465typical amount paid
$49,126–$90,124range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $305,212 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital | Pinehurst | 11 | $198,505 | $49,126 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 30 | $305,212 | $69,465 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 19 | $313,093 | $90,124 |
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.