Spinal Procedures with Cc or Spinal Neurostimulators in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 029: Spinal procedures with cc or spinal neurostimulators
$263,881typical hospital bill
$41,573typical amount paid
$39,881–$43,264range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $263,881 for this stay in 2024, about 6.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | 13 | $350,268 | $39,881 | |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | 17 | $177,495 | $43,264 |
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.