Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 454: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc
$233,737typical hospital bill
$53,047typical amount paid
$44,510–$81,183range paid across 4 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $233,737 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington | 26 | $88,330 | $44,510 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 15 | $132,049 | $51,359 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 103 | $335,425 | $54,735 | |
| Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital | Louisville | 17 | $420,717 | $81,183 |
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.