Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion with Cc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 454: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with cc
$204,337typical hospital bill
$62,109typical amount paid
$58,729–$65,421range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $204,337 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | 24 | $204,337 | $58,729 | |
| Monmouth Medical Center | Long Branch | 17 | $194,916 | $62,109 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 31 | $247,122 | $65,421 |
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.