Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in Arizona
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$252,541typical hospital bill
$73,803typical amount paid
$70,918–$76,689range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $252,541 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 22 | $320,873 | $70,918 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 11 | $184,208 | $76,689 |
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.