Back Problems (without major complications) cost in Albany, NY
MS-DRG 552 · 2 hospitals in Albany
Charges here run from $33,220 to $38,813 — a difference of $5,593 for the same coded procedure, in the same city.
The typical New York hospital charges $47,293.
Hospitals in Albany, cheapest first
| Hospital | Charged | Actually paid | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
|
B
St Peter's Hospital
Albany, NY |
$33,220 30% below the state average | $8,304 | 16 |
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B
Albany Medical Center Hospital
Albany, NY |
$38,813 18% below the state average | $11,196 | 64 |
These are the averages each hospital reported to Medicare, not a quote for you. Before treatment, ask each hospital for a written good-faith estimate — you are entitled to one if you are uninsured or paying yourself.