Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators in New York
MS-DRG 029: Spinal procedures with cc or spinal neurostimulators
$132,815typical hospital bill
$41,081typical amount paid
$36,390–$45,773range paid across 2 hospitals
New York hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,815 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | Albany | 12 | $83,501 | $36,390 | |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | 23 | $182,128 | $45,773 |
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.