Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in Illinois
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$206,288typical hospital bill
$73,924typical amount paid
$62,503–$85,345range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $206,288 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital | Evanston | 12 | $180,432 | $62,503 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 12 | $232,144 | $85,345 |
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.