DRG 473 Surgical
Cervical Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$15,868
National average
Avg Total Costs
$20,854
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$23,803 — $39,671
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,759
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,759
Total Discharges
$20,854
Avg Total Costs
$16,778
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 473 is $15,868. Average hospital costs are $20,854. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($23,803 — $39,671).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 473?
The average length of stay is 1.6 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.