Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in New York
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$371,616typical hospital bill
$97,810typical amount paid
$87,252–$117,129range paid across 4 hospitals
New York hospitals billed Medicare a typical $371,616 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | 23 | $385,193 | $87,252 | |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | New York | 11 | $234,398 | $95,845 | |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | New York | 33 | $358,039 | $99,774 | |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York | 15 | $888,952 | $117,129 |
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.