Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Without Cc/Mcc in Mississippi
MS-DRG 455: Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mcc
$281,843typical hospital bill
$31,496typical amount paid
$30,836–$32,157range paid across 2 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $281,843 for this stay in 2024, about 8.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital at Gulfport | Gulfport | 13 | $177,970 | $30,836 | |
| Merit Health River Oaks | Flowood | 24 | $385,717 | $32,157 |
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.