Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$245,969typical hospital bill
$72,418typical amount paid
$57,881–$103,927range paid across 3 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $245,969 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | Minneapolis | 14 | $168,873 | $57,881 | |
| M Health Fairview University of Mn Medical Center | Minneapolis | 11 | $277,214 | $72,418 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 28 | $245,969 | $103,927 |
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.