Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in Georgia
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$409,729typical hospital bill
$75,155typical amount paid
$55,011–$95,300range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $409,729 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 Mary's Hospital | Athens | 12 | $174,912 | $55,011 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 12 | $644,546 | $95,300 |
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.