Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications in Georgia
What 6 hospitals in Georgia charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications (DRG 519), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$114,661
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$24,311
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$16,171
Average per stay
State rank
#23 of 26
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Georgia billed an average of $114,661 for back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications, about 4.7 times the average total payment of $24,311. That payment is 18% above the U.S. average of $20,542.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $24,311Billed $114,661
About 21¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Georgia billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Georgia:
Georgia hospitals: back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications
Every Georgia hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University HospitalAtlanta | 18 | $75,042 | $22,035 | $15,920 |
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon | 17 | $73,298 | $19,394 | $13,051 |
| Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta | 14 | $68,199 | $19,785 | $14,608 |
| Piedmont HospitalAtlanta | 14 | $108,153 | $18,459 | $12,230 |
| Northside Hospital ForsythCumming | 11 | $93,054 | $14,045 | $12,562 |
| Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta | 11 | $332,442 | $59,107 | $32,017 |
Lowest and highest payments in Georgia
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Northside Hospital ForsythCumming, GA | $14,045 |
|---|---|
| Piedmont HospitalAtlanta, GA | $18,459 |
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA | $19,394 |
| Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GA | $19,785 |
| Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GA | $22,035 |
Highest
| Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, GA | $59,107 |
|---|---|
| Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GA | $22,035 |
| Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GA | $19,785 |
| Atrium Health Navicent the Medical CenterMacon, GA | $19,394 |
| Piedmont HospitalAtlanta, GA | $18,459 |
Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications in other states
Questions
How much does back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications cost in Georgia?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for back and neck procedures except spinal fusion with complications (DRG 519) at 6 hospitals in Georgia was billed at $114,661 on average, while the average total payment was $24,311, of which Medicare paid $16,171. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Georgia, average charges were 4.7 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.