Cervical Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 473: Cervical spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$114,377typical hospital bill
$18,632typical amount paid
$16,140–$21,124range paid across 2 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,377 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | 78 | $77,656 | $16,140 | |
| Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc | Oklahoma City | 12 | $151,099 | $21,124 |
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.