Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in California
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$474,127typical hospital bill
$58,214typical amount paid
$49,152–$67,276range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $474,127 for this stay in 2024, about 8.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 17 | $575,784 | $49,152 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 13 | $372,470 | $67,276 |
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.