Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in Ohio
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$223,802typical hospital bill
$55,026typical amount paid
$54,686–$85,304range paid across 3 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $223,802 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital | Cincinnati | 18 | $223,802 | $54,686 | |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | 15 | $185,575 | $55,026 | |
| Miami Valley Hospital | Dayton | 12 | $251,466 | $85,304 |
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.