Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Idaho
MS-DRG 455: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$173,157typical hospital bill
$34,337typical amount paid
$29,636–$42,704range paid across 5 hospitals
Idaho hospitals billed Medicare a typical $173,157 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise | 31 | $107,439 | $29,636 | |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | 27 | $173,157 | $34,172 | |
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls | 39 | $182,792 | $34,337 | |
| Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center | Idaho Falls | 16 | $248,882 | $40,249 | |
| St Joseph Regional Medical Center | Lewiston | 21 | $156,020 | $42,704 |
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.