Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc in Idaho
MS-DRG 454: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc
$241,812typical hospital bill
$52,065typical amount paid
$50,359–$53,075range paid across 3 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $241,812 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls | 77 | $241,812 | $50,359 | |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 37 | $293,126 | $52,065 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 18 | $234,617 | $53,075 |
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.