Single Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical in North Carolina
MS-DRG 402: Single level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical
$135,736typical hospital bill
$33,898typical amount paid
$27,426–$39,321range paid across 4 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $135,736 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | $111,662 | $27,426 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 12 | $144,701 | $33,187 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 24 | $162,854 | $34,609 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 18 | $126,772 | $39,321 |
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.