Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical with Cc in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 427: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical with cc
$225,645typical hospital bill
$46,587typical amount paid
$46,527–$46,646range paid across 2 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $225,645 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | 18 | $242,128 | $46,527 | |
| Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital | Tulsa | 11 | $209,163 | $46,646 |
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.