Multiple Level Spinal Fusion Except Cervical Without Mcc in Indiana
MS-DRG 448: Multiple level spinal fusion except cervical without mcc
$329,998typical hospital bill
$40,373typical amount paid
$36,704–$44,042range paid across 2 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $329,998 for this stay in 2024, about 8.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 11 | $224,000 | $36,704 | |
| Dupont Hospital LLC | Fort Wayne | 11 | $435,997 | $44,042 |
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.