Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$181,764typical hospital bill
$42,099typical amount paid
$41,801–$42,398range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $181,764 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 13 | $140,499 | $41,801 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 28 | $223,028 | $42,398 |
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.