Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 029: Spinal procedures with cc or spinal neurostimulators
$131,323typical hospital bill
$39,324typical amount paid
$37,820–$40,828range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,323 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 12 | $115,477 | $37,820 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 22 | $147,169 | $40,828 |
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.