Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc in District of Columbia
MS-DRG 454: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc
$335,728typical hospital bill
$70,975typical amount paid
$68,868–$75,368range paid across 3 hospitals
District of Columbia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $335,728 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 17 | $335,728 | $68,868 | |
| George Washington Univ Hospital | Washington | 29 | $544,197 | $70,975 | |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 52 | $252,236 | $75,368 |
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.