Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Cc/ in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 428: Multiple level combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion except cervical without cc/
$145,067typical hospital bill
$37,048typical amount paid
$36,570–$37,526range paid across 2 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $145,067 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital | Oklahoma City | 12 | $122,313 | $36,570 | |
| Oklahoma Spine Hospital | Oklahoma City | 19 | $167,820 | $37,526 |
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.