Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc in Montana
MS-DRG 454: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc
$163,786typical hospital bill
$53,790typical amount paid
$49,407–$58,172range paid across 2 hospitals
Montana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $163,786 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Hospital | Billings | 17 | $116,753 | $49,407 | |
| Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital | Bozeman | 13 | $210,820 | $58,172 |
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.