Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Spinal Curvature, Malignancy, Infection or Extensive in New York
MS-DRG 456: Spinal fusion except cervical with spinal curvature, malignancy, infection or extensive
$728,361typical hospital bill
$148,931typical amount paid
$139,062–$158,800range paid across 2 hospitals
New York hospitals billed Medicare a typical $728,361 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York | 14 | $979,487 | $139,062 | |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | 17 | $477,235 | $158,800 |
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.