Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Indiana
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$146,553typical hospital bill
$22,813typical amount paid
$16,269–$23,024range paid across 3 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $146,553 for this stay in 2024, about 6.4 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthoindy Hospital | Indianapolis | 12 | $72,015 | $16,269 | |
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 14 | $146,553 | $22,813 | |
| Pinnacle Hospital | Crown Point | 23 | $541,740 | $23,024 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.