Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators in Colorado
MS-DRG 029: Spinal procedures with cc or spinal neurostimulators
$479,806typical hospital bill
$31,890typical amount paid
$27,903–$35,877range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $479,806 for this stay in 2024, about 15.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA-Healthone Dba Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | 12 | $711,373 | $27,903 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 19 | $248,239 | $35,877 |
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.