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Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive Cost in North Carolina
Medicare DRG 457. What each hospital charges and what Medicare pays.
Avg charge in NC
$261,793
Range (lowest–highest)
$241,445 – $282,142
Avg Medicare pays
$47,858
Hospitals
2
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg total payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINAS MEDICAL CENTER/BEHAV HEALTH · CHARLOTTE | 34 | $282,142 | $53,494 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · DURHAM | 25 | $241,445 | $79,922 |
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).