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Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without with major complications Cost in North Carolina
Medicare DRG 448. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in NC
$181,764
Range (lowest–highest)
$140,499 – $223,028
Avg Medicare pays
$32,988
Hospitals
2
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH · CHARLOTTE | 28 | $223,028 | $42,398 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · DURHAM | 13 | $140,499 | $41,801 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. The "charge" is the hospital's list price; "total payment" is what it actually received. Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only. A hospital with very few stays for this DRG may not appear (CMS suppresses counts under 11).