DRG 520 Surgical
Back and Neck Procedures Except Spinal Fusion without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$9,710
National average
Avg Total Costs
$14,156
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$14,566 — $24,276
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
1,094
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
1,094
Total Discharges
$14,156
Avg Total Costs
$10,804
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for back and neck procedures except spinal fusion without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 520 is $9,710. Average hospital costs are $14,156. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($14,566 — $24,276).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 520?
The average length of stay is 2.1 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.