Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators in California
MS-DRG 029: Spinal procedures with cc or spinal neurostimulators
$284,905typical hospital bill
$53,413typical amount paid
$33,594–$70,783range paid across 5 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $284,905 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John's Health Center | Santa Monica | 12 | $119,206 | $33,594 | |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 38 | $372,004 | $40,293 | |
| Stanford Health Care | Stanford | 12 | $444,883 | $53,413 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 28 | $280,938 | $58,527 | |
| Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center | Los Angeles | 12 | $284,905 | $70,783 |
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.