DRG 471 Surgical
Cervical Spinal Fusion with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$31,387
National average
Avg Total Costs
$57,325
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$47,080 — $78,466
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
451
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
451
Total Discharges
$57,325
Avg Total Costs
$48,283
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cervical spinal fusion with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 471 is $31,387. Average hospital costs are $57,325. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($47,080 — $78,466).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 471?
The average length of stay is 7.1 days. This varies by severity — patients with complications or comorbidities may stay longer.
How much does this hospital stay cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may be billed the hospital's chargemaster rate, which can be 3-5x the actual cost. Request an itemized bill and ask about financial assistance programs. Many hospitals offer 40-60% discounts for self-pay patients.