Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Mcc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 453: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with mcc
$296,690typical hospital bill
$88,855typical amount paid
$67,688–$111,699range paid across 4 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $296,690 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Memorial Health Hospital | Robbinsdale | 11 | $157,841 | $67,688 | |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 15 | $237,600 | $69,829 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 12 | $355,780 | $107,881 | |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis | 22 | $364,372 | $111,699 |
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.