Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc in Arizona
MS-DRG 453: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with mcc
$335,886typical hospital bill
$96,137typical amount paid
$89,928–$102,346range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $335,886 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 18 | $414,941 | $89,928 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 12 | $256,830 | $102,346 |
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.