DRG 472 Surgical
Cervical Spinal Fusion with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$19,150
National average
Avg Total Costs
$28,054
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$28,724 — $47,874
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
10,395
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
10,395
Total Discharges
$28,054
Avg Total Costs
$22,774
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cervical spinal fusion with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 472 is $19,150. Average hospital costs are $28,054. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($28,724 — $47,874).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 472?
The average length of stay is 2.5 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.