Single Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 451: Single level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$92,073typical hospital bill
$22,889typical amount paid
$21,033–$31,630range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $92,073 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital | Raleigh | 15 | $87,904 | $21,033 | |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | 13 | $155,634 | $22,889 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 13 | $92,073 | $31,630 |
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.